Book of the Bible: Proverbs

TESTED FAITH 

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength” (Proverbs 17:22 NLT).

“Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting—and conflict” (Proverbs 17:1 NLT).

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” (Proverbs 17:22 ESV)

“Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.” (Proverbs 17:9 ESV)

“The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the hearts” (Proverbs 17:3 NKJV)

“A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent” (Proverbs 17:27-28)

“Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends” (Proverbs 17:9)

“Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children” (Proverbs 17:6)

“Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting—and conflict” (Proverbs 17:1)