Proverbs 17 - ESV
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Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
and the glory of children is their fathers.
and the glory of children is their fathers.
Fine speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a prince.
still less is false speech to a prince.
Whoever covers an offense seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
and a brother is born for adversity.
A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
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