Proverbs 17:4-12 New Living Translation (NLT)

4. Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;liars pay close attention to slander.

5. Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.

6. Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;parents are the pride of their children.

7. Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;even less are lies fitting for a ruler.

8. A bribe is like a lucky charm;whoever gives one will prosper!

9. Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,but dwelling on it separates close friends.

10. A single rebuke does more for a person of understandingthan a hundred lashes on the back of a fool.

11. Evil people are eager for rebellion,but they will be severely punished.

12. It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubsthan to confront a fool caught in foolishness.

Proverbs 17