Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
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A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
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10 And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding
Than a hundred blows into a fool.
11 Than a hundred blows into a fool.
A rebellious man seeks only evil,
So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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15 So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
He who (S)justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
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24 Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.
Wisdom is in the presence of the one who has understanding,
But the (AF)eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
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28 But the (AF)eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.
Even a fool, when he (AL)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
Footnotes:
a.
Proverbs 17:1: ['Lit ', sacrifices of strife]
b.
Proverbs 17:4: ['Lit ', falsehood]
c.
Proverbs 17:7: ['Lit ', A lip of abundance]
d.
Proverbs 17:8: ['Lit ', stone of favor]
e.
Proverbs 17:16: ['Lit ', there is no heart]
f.
Proverbs 17:18: ['Lit ', heart]
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Proverbs 17:18: ['Lit ', shakes hands]
h.
Proverbs 17:20: ['Lit ', heart]
i.
Proverbs 17:22: ['Lit ', causes good healing]
j.
Proverbs 17:27: ['Lit ', knows]
Cross references:
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Proverbs 17:28:
Job 13:5