World Messianic Bible British Edition

Proverbs 17:12-25 World Messianic Bible British Edition (WMBBE)

12. Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man,rather than a fool in his folly.

13. Whoever rewards evil for good,evil shall not depart from his house.

14. The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.

15. He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous,both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

16. Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom,since he has no understanding?

17. A friend loves at all times;and a brother is born for adversity.

18. A man void of understanding strikes hands,and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.

19. He who loves disobedience loves strife.One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

20. One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

21. He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.The father of a fool has no joy.

22. A cheerful heart makes good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

23. A wicked man receives a bribe in secret,to pervert the ways of justice.

24. Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding,but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.

25. A foolish son brings grief to his father,and bitterness to her who bore him.