Proverbs 17:1
American King James Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
American Standard Version Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.
King James Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
World English Bible Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
Proverbs 17:2
American King James A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers.
American Standard Version A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
King James A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
World English Bible A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 17:3
American King James The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD tries the hearts.
American Standard Version The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
King James The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
World English Bible The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.
Proverbs 17:4
American King James A wicked doer gives heed to false lips; and a liar gives ear to a naughty tongue.
American Standard Version An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; `And' a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
King James A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
World English Bible An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:5
American King James Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
American Standard Version Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; `And' he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
King James Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
World English Bible Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:6
American King James Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
American Standard Version Children's children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
King James Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
World English Bible Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
Proverbs 17:7
American King James Excellent speech becomes not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
American Standard Version Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
King James Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.
World English Bible Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17:8
American King James A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that has it: wherever it turns, it prospers.
American Standard Version A bribe is `as' a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
King James A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
World English Bible A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
Proverbs 17:9
American King James He that covers a transgression seeks love; but he that repeats a matter separates very friends.
American Standard Version He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
King James He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
World English Bible He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 17:10
American King James A reproof enters more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
American Standard Version A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
King James A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
World English Bible A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
Proverbs 17:11
American King James An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
American Standard Version An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
King James An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
World English Bible An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Proverbs 17:12
American King James Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
American Standard Version Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
King James Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
World English Bible Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Proverbs 17:13
American King James Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
American Standard Version Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
King James Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
World English Bible Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
Proverbs 17:14
American King James The beginning of strife is as when one lets out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
American Standard Version The beginning of strife is `as' when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.
King James The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
World English Bible The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.
Proverbs 17:15
American King James He that justifies the wicked, and he that comdemns the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
American Standard Version He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.
King James He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
World English Bible He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to Yahweh.
Proverbs 17:16
American King James Why is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he has no heart to it?
American Standard Version Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?
King James Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
World English Bible Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
Proverbs 17:17
American King James A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
American Standard Version A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
King James A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
World English Bible A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:18
American King James A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes surety in the presence of his friend.
American Standard Version A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.
King James A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
World English Bible A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
Proverbs 17:19
American King James He loves transgression that loves strife: and he that exalts his gate seeks destruction.
American Standard Version He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.
King James He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
World English Bible He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
Proverbs 17:20
American King James He that has a fraudulent heart finds no good: and he that has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.
American Standard Version He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
King James He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
World English Bible One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:21
American King James He that begets a fool does it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool has no joy.
American Standard Version He that begetteth a fool `doeth it' to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.
King James He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
World English Bible He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
Proverbs 17:22
American King James A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones.
American Standard Version A cheerful heart is a good medicine; But a broken spirit drieth up the bones.
King James A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
World English Bible A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:23
American King James A wicked man takes a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
American Standard Version A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
King James A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
World English Bible A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
Proverbs 17:24
American King James Wisdom is before him that has understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
American Standard Version Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
King James Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
World English Bible Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:25
American King James A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bore him.
American Standard Version A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.
King James A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
World English Bible A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
Proverbs 17:26
American King James Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
American Standard Version Also to punish the righteous is not good, `Nor' to smite the noble for `their' uprightness.
King James Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
World English Bible Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
Proverbs 17:27
American King James He that has knowledge spares his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
American Standard Version He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
King James He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
World English Bible He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:28
American King James Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise: and he that shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
American Standard Version Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is `esteemed as' prudent.
King James Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
World English Bible Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.