Proverbi 17 in diverse traduzioni
World English (British)
17:1
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Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
17:2
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A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance amongst the brothers.
17:3
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The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.
17:4
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An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
17:5
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Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
17:6
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Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.
17:7
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Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.
17:8
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A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.
17:9
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He who covers an offence promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
17:10
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A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
17:11
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An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
17:12
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Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
17:13
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Whoever rewards evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
17:14
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The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam, therefore stop contention before quarrelling breaks out.
17:15
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He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteous, both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.
17:16
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Why is there money in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, since he has no understanding?
17:17
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A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity.
17:18
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A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbour.
17:19
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He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
17:20
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One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
17:21
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He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
17:22
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A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
17:23
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A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
17:24
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Wisdom is before the face of one who has understanding, but the eyes of a fool wander to the ends of the earth.
17:25
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A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
17:26
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Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.
17:27
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He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
17:28
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Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.