Proverbs 17 good news bible

Here are the proverbs from Proverbs 17 in the Good News Bible:

Proverbs 17:1 Better to have a small serving of food with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting with quarreling.

Proverbs 17:2 A servant who is in charge of the household will be respected by the master, and a wise servant will be respected by his master.

Proverbs 17:3 Even the foolish can be wise when they keep quiet, and their silence is seen as wisdom.

Proverbs 17:4 The lazy person will not plow in the spring, but will beg for food at harvest time.

Proverbs 17:5 Whoever laughs at the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.

Proverbs 17:6 Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

Proverbs 17:7 Ears that listen to the godly will prosper. Those who blame the Lord will be destroyed.

Proverbs 17:8 Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord than a lot with quarreling and fame.

Proverbs 17:9 One who loves a quarrel loves sin, but one who makes peace loves our God.

Proverbs 17:10 A heart full of kindness leads to life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 17:11 A child who loves discipline loves knowledge, but a child who hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 17:12 A wise ruler can be brought down by a fool, but one who has a reputation for wisdom will be respected.

Proverbs 17:13 A lazy person will not even plant, but will beg for food from others.

Proverbs 17:14 A wise person's words bring life, but the words of the foolish can destroy.

Proverbs 17:15 Acorns are sweet to the taste, and so is the heart of one who gives freely.

Proverbs 17:16 A wise person's gift is like a life-giving stream, but the gift of a foolish person is like a stream that is dry and barren.

Proverbs 17:17 A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.

Proverbs 17:18 A man who lacks judgment is like a broken bow; he will not be able to stand before his enemies.

Proverbs 17:19 A lazy person will not be able to stand before the proud, but those who seek the Lord will be strong and brave.

Proverbs 17:20 The poor and the oppressor have this in common: the Lord gives sight to the wise and makes their paths straight.

Proverbs 17:21 The Lord hates those who are proud and haughty, but he loves those who are humble and gentle.

Proverbs 17:22 A false witness gives false testimony, and the one who pours out lies will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 17:23 One who is wise will be slow to anger, and one who is wise will be slow to anger, for wisdom is better than strength.

Proverbs 17:24 The wise will be glad because of their wisdom, and the foolish will be broken because of their folly.

Proverbs 17:25 A foolish son brings grief to his father, and a nagging wife is like the constant dripping of rain.

Proverbs 17:26 The wise will be glad because of their wisdom, and the foolish will be broken because of their folly.

Proverbs 17:27 Whoever is wise will be wise to their own advantage, but a fool will be broken because of their folly.

Proverbs 17:28 Even fools who keep silent are considered wise, and those who keep their mouths shut are considered intelligent.

Proverbs 17:29 If you are wise, you will be wise to your own advantage, but if you are foolish, you will be broken because of your folly.