Proverbs 17:6-14 New English Translation (NET)

6. Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly,and the glory of children is their parents.

7. Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool;how much less are lies for a ruler!

8. A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it;in whatever he does he succeeds.

9. The one who forgives an offense seeks love,but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.

10. A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning personthan a hundred blows on a fool.

11. An evil person seeks only rebellion,and so a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

12. It is better for a person to meet a mother bear being robbed of her cubs,than to encounter a fool in his folly.

13. As for the one who repays evil for good,evil will not leave his house.

14. Starting a quarrel is like letting out water;stop it before strife breaks out!

Proverbs 17