Provérbios 17

1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness,

2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,

3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,

4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips.

5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.

6 Children’s children are the crown of old men;

7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,

8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it;

9 He who covers an offense promotes love;

10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding

11 An evil man seeks only rebellion;

12 Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,

13 Whoever rewards evil for good,

14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,

15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,

16 Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,

17 A friend loves at all times;

18 A man void of understanding strikes hands,

19 He who loves disobedience loves strife.

20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,

21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.

22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine,

23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,

24 Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,

25 A foolish son brings grief to his father,

26 Also to punish the righteous is not good,

27 He who spares his words has knowledge.

28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.