Contrasts Between Wise and Foolish

Proverbs 17:7-14

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

A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

An evil man seeks only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

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

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

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