Proverbs 17:19-26 God's Word Translation (GW)

19. Whoever loves sin loves a quarrel.Whoever builds his city gate high invites destruction.

20. A twisted mind never finds happiness,and one with a devious tongue ⌊repeatedly⌋ gets into trouble.

21. The parent of a fool has grief,and the father of a godless fool has no joy.

22. A joyful heart is good medicine,but depression drains one’s strength.

23. A wicked person secretly accepts a bribe to corrupt the ways of justice.

24. Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person,but the eyes of a fool ⌊are looking around⌋ all over the world.

25. A foolish son is a heartache to his fatherand bitter grief to his mother.

26. To punish an innocent person is not good.To strike down noble people is not right.

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