New Living Translation

Proverbs 17:7-14 New Living Translation (NLT)

7. Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;even less are lies fitting for a ruler.

8. A bribe is like a lucky charm;whoever gives one will prosper!

9. Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,but dwelling on it separates close friends.

10. A single rebuke does more for a person of understandingthan a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.

11. Evil people are eager for rebellion,but they will be severely punished.

12. It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubsthan to confront a fool caught in foolishness.

13. If you repay good with evil,evil will never leave your house.

14. Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate,so stop before a dispute breaks out.