New American Standard Bible (NASB)
Proverbs 17
3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the Lord tests hearts.
4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips; A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
5 He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker; He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons is their fathers.
7 Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are lying lips to a prince.
8 A bribe is a charm in the sight of its owner; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
9 He who conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.
10 A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
11 A rebellious man seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
12 Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly.
13 He who returns evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house.
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