Proverbs 17:25-28, Proverbs 18:1-6 NIV

Proverbs 17:25-28

A foolish son brings grief to his father

and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,

surely to flog honest officials is not right.

The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,

and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.

Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,

and discerning if they hold their tongues.

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Proverbs 18:1-6

An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends

and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.

Fools find no pleasure in understanding

but delight in airing their own opinions.

When wickedness comes, so does contempt,

and with shame comes reproach.

The words of the mouth are deep waters,

but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

It is not good to be partial to the wicked

and so deprive the innocent of justice.

The lips of fools bring them strife,

and their mouths invite a beating.

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