Lessons about wisdom

Proverbs

Keith Simons

Chapter 17

v1 One man eats dry bread in a calm and quiet place.

But that man’s meal is better than the food at a party where there are arguments.

v2 A wise servant will gain authority over an evil son.

This servant will share the family’s wealth with the son’s brothers.

v3 Hot fire tests gold and silver.

But God tests a person’s heart.

v4 An evil man will listen to evil talk.

A man who tells lies will listen to lies.

v5 If you insult poor people, then you hate God. This is because God made these people.

Do not be glad when other people suffer. God will punish you for this.

v6 An old person is proud of his grandchildren.

A child is proud of his parents.

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