Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 17

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A friend loveth at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: But a broken spirit drieth the bones.

He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.

He that hath knowledge spareth his words: And a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, Even they both are abomination to the LORD.