Proverbs 17:1-7 in English

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

⁴ An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

¹ Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace, than a house full of many good things and unjust sacrifices, with strife.

² A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, and shall divide portions among brethren.

³ As silver and gold are tried in a furnace, so are choice hearts with the Lord.

⁴ A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: but a righteous man attends not to false lips.

⁵ He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; and he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: but he that has compassion shall find mercy.

⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; and their fathers are the glory of children.

^6a The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; but the faithless not even a farthing.

⁷ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

² A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

³ The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

⁴ A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

⁵ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

² A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

³ The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

⁴ A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

⁵ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

¹ Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace, than a house full of many good things and unjust sacrifices, with strife.

² A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, and shall divide portions among brethren.

³ As silver and gold are tried in a furnace, so are choice hearts with the Lord.

⁴ A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: but a righteous man attends not to false lips.

⁵ He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; and he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: but he that has compassion shall find mercy.

⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; and their fathers are the glory of children. The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; but the faithless not even a farthing.

⁷ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.

¹ Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than an house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

³ The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

⁴ An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

¹ It is better to eat a dry piece of bread and not have strife/quarrels than to have a big feast in a house where everyone is quarreling.

² A slave who acts wisely will some day be the boss of his master's disgraceful son and when his master dies, the slave will receive part of his master's possessions.

³ Workers put silver and gold in a very hot furnace to burn out what is impure, and Yahweh similarly examines people's inner beings to see if they are pure.

⁴ Those who do what is evil pay attention to people who say MTY what is evil, and liars pay attention to other people's lies.

⁵ Those who make fun of poor people insult God, the one who made the poor people, and those who are happy when someone else has troubles will certainly be punished LIT by God.

⁶ Old people are usually proud of MET their grandchildren, just like children are usually proud of their parents.

⁷ Fine/Eloquent speech is not suitable for foolish people to say, just like lies are not suitable for rulers to say.

¹ Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace, than a house full of many good things and unjust sacrifices, with strife.

² A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, and shall divide portions amongst brethren.

³ As silver and gold are tried in a furnace, so are choice hearts with the Lord.

⁴ A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: but a righteous man attends not to false lips.

⁵ He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; and he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: but he that has compassion shall find mercy.

⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; and their fathers are the glory of children. The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; but the faithless not even a farthing.

⁷ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; nor lying lips a just man.

¹ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.

⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.

⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance amongst the brothers.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

¹ Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.

² A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.

³ The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.

⁴ A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.

⁵ Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.

⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.

⁷ Fair words are not to be looked for from a foolish man, much less are false lips in a ruler.

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

³ The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.

⁴ The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoso mocketh a poor man reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.

⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a vile man; how much less do lying lips a noble!

¹ Better is a dry morsel with joy, than a house full of victims with strife.

² A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.

³ As silver is tried by fire, and gold in the furnace: so the Lord trieth the hearts.

⁴ The evil man obeyeth an unjust tongue: and the deceitful hearkeneth to lying lips.

⁵ He that despiseth the poor, reproacheth his Maker; and he that rejoiceth at another man’s ruin, shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men: and the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷ Eloquent words do not become a fool, nor lying lips a prince.

¹ Better to eat a dry scrap in peace than to feast in a house full of people arguing.

² A servant who acts wisely will be put in charge of a disgraced son, and will share the family inheritance with the brothers.

³ A crucible tests silver, and a furnace tests gold, but the Lord tests the attitude of mind.

⁴ Evil people listen to spiteful talk, and liars pay attention to malicious words.

⁵ Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, and anyone who enjoys the suffering of others will be punished.

⁶ Old people are proud of their grandchildren, and children are proud of their parents.

⁷ Fine words don't suit stupid people, how much less are lies suited to a ruler.

¹ Better is a dry morsell, if peace be with it, then an house full of sacrifices with strife.

² A discrete seruant shall haue rule ouer a lewde sonne, and hee shall deuide the heritage among the brethren.

³ As is the fining pot for siluer, and the fornace for golde, so the Lord trieth the heartes.

⁴ The wicked giueth heed to false lippes, and a lyer hearkeneth to the naughtie tongue.

⁵ Hee that mocketh the poore, reprocheth him, that made him: and he that reioyceth at destruction, shall not be vnpunished.

⁶ Childres children are the crowne of the elders: and the glory of ye children are their fathers.

⁷ Hie talke becommeth not a foole, much lesse a lying talke a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that dealeth shamefully, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but the LORD trieth the hearts.

⁴ A evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; and a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoso mocketh the poor blasphemeth his Maker; and he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷ Overbearing speech becometh not a churl; much less do lying lips a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of sacrifices with strife.

² A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

³ The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: But the Lord trieth the hearts.

⁴ A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

⁵ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: And he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: Much less do lying lips a prince.

¹ Better is a piece of dry bread, and quiet therewith, than a house full of the sacrifices of contention.

² An intelligent servant will have rule over a son that bringeth shame, and among the brothers will he have part of the inheritance.

³ The crucible is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but the Lord probeth the hearts.

⁴ An evil-doer listeneth to unjust lips: falsehood giveth ear to a tongue that bringeth destruction.

⁵ Whoso mocketh the poor blasphemeth his Maker: he that is glad at calamities will not remain unpunished.

⁶ The crown of old men are children's children; and the ornament of children are their fathers.

⁷ High-toned language is not seemly to a worthless fool: and yet much less the language of falsehood to a noble.

¹ Better is a morsel with pleasure in peace, Than a house full of many good things and unjust sacrifices, with strife.

² A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, And shall divide portions among brethren.

³ As silver and gold are tried in a furnace, So are choice hearts with the Lord.

⁴ A bad man hearkens to the tongue of transgressors: But a righteous man attends not to false lips.

⁵ He that laughs at the poor provokes him that made him; And he that rejoices at the destruction of another shall not be held guiltless: But he that has compassion shall find mercy.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; And their fathers are the glory of children.

^6a The faithful has the whole world full of wealth; But the faithless not even a farthing.

⁷ Faithful lips will not suit a fool; Nor lying lips a just man.

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of flesh-banquets with strife.

² A prudent servant shall rule over a son who causeth shame; Yea, with brothers he shall share the inheritance.

³ The refining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But the LORD trieth hearts.

⁴ An evil-doer listeneth to mischievous lips; And a liar giveth ear to a destructive tongue.

⁵ Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; He that is glad at calamities shall not go unpunished.

⁶ Children's children are the crown of the aged, And their fathers the glory of sons.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not the base; How much less lying lips the noble!

¹ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Adonai tests the hearts.

⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children are their parents.

⁷ Arrogant speech is not fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

¹ It is better to have quiet with a dry morsel of bread than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A wise servant will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

³ The crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold, but Yahweh refines hearts.

⁴ The evildoer pays attention to wicked lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker and the one who rejoices at misfortune will not go unpunished.

⁶ Grandchildren are the crown of the aged and parents bring honor to their children.

⁷ Eloquent speech is not suitable for a fool; much less are lying lips suitable for royalty.

¹ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Yahweh tests the hearts.

⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance amongst the brothers.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and quietness with it, than a house full of sacrifices with strife.

² A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

³ The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

⁴ A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips: and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

⁵ He that mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children is their fathers.

⁷ Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance amongst the brothers.

³ The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

⁴ An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker. He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

⁶ Children’s children are the crown of old men; the glory of children is their parents.

⁷ Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel with joy, than an house full of sacrifices with chiding.

² A wise servant shall be lord of fond or foolish sons; and he shall part heritage among brethren.

³ As silver is proved by fire, and gold is proved by a chimney, so the Lord proveth hearts.

⁴ An evil man obeyeth to a wicked tongue; and a false man obeyeth to false lips.

⁵ He that despiseth a poor man, reproveth his maker; and he that is glad in the falling of another man, shall not be unpunished.

⁶ The crown of eld or old men is the sons of sons; and the glory of sons is the fathers of them.

⁷ Words well-set together beseem not a fool; and a lying lip becometh not a prince.

¹ Better is a dry morsel with joy, than an house full of sacrifices with chiding, (or with arguments).

² A wise servant shall be lord of fond sons; and he shall part heritage among brethren. (A wise servant shall be lord over his master’s foolish sons and daughters; and in time he shall have part of the inheritance, along with the brothers and the sisters.)

³ As silver is proved by fire, and gold is proved by a chimney, so the Lord proveth hearts.

⁴ An evil man obeyeth to a wicked tongue; and a false man obeyeth to false lips. (An evil person obeyeth a wicked tongue; and a liar obeyeth lies.)

⁵ He that despiseth a poor man, reproveth his maker; and he that is glad in the falling of another man, shall not be unpunished. (He who despiseth the poor, rebuketh his Maker; and he who is glad in the falling of another person, shall not go unpunished.)

⁶ The crown of eld men is the sons of sons; and the glory of sons is the fathers of them.

⁷ Words well-set together beseem not a fool; and a lying lip becometh not a prince. (Words put together well become not a fool; and lies become not a leader.)

¹ Better is a dry morsel, and rest with it, Than a house full of the sacrifices of strife.

² A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.

³ A refining pot is for silver, and a furnace for gold, And the trier of hearts is Jehovah.

⁴ An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.

⁵ Whoso is mocking at the poor Hath reproached his Maker, Whoso is rejoicing at calamity is not acquitted.

⁶ Sons' sons are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons are their fathers.

⁷ Not comely for a fool is a lip of excellency, Much less for a noble a lip of falsehood.