Popular Bible Verses from Proverbs 17

A dear friend will love you no matter what, and a family sticks together through all kinds of trouble.

A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul. But the one whose heart is crushed struggles with sickness and depression.

Love overlooks the mistakes of others, but dwelling on the failures of others devastates friendships.

Can you bridle your tongue when your heart is under pressure? That’s how you show that you are wise. An understanding heart keeps you cool, calm, and collected, no matter what you’re facing.

When even a fool bites his tongue he’s considered wise. So shut your mouth when you are provoked— it will make you look smart.

A simple, humble life with peace and quiet is far better than an opulent lifestyle with nothing but quarrels and strife at home.

Don’t be one who is quick to quarrel, for an argument is hard to stop, and you never know how it will end, so don’t even start down that road!

There is nothing God hates more than condemning the one who is innocent and acquitting the one who is guilty.