New American Bible, Revised Edition

Proverbs 17:22-27 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

22. A joyful heart is the health of the body,but a depressed spirit dries up the bones.

23. A guilty person takes out a bribe from the pocket,thus perverting the course of justice.

24. On the countenance of a discerning person is wisdom,but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

25. A foolish son is vexation to his father,and bitter sorrow to her who bore him.

26. It is wrong to fine an innocent person,but beyond reason to scourge nobles.

27. Those who spare their words are truly knowledgeable,and those who are discreet are intelligent.