Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 17

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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent, and discerning if they hold their tongues.

Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— the LORD detests them both.