# Proverbs 17 AMP

An episode of [The Audio Bible](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486169193), 5 Oct 2026, 5:46.

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Today we continue our reading in the Old Testament book of Proverbs in the Amplified Bible translation with Proverbs chapter 17 from the Word of God. The Audio Bible Podcast is listener-supported. If these daily readings have encouraged your faith, consider becoming a one-time or even a monthly supporter. Your gifts help keep God's Word freely available to listeners around the world. Monthly subscribers: https://anchor.fm/theaudiobible/subscribe One-time gift: https://buymeacoffee.com/pastorben If you want more content, beyond the Audio Bible, consider checking out my SubStack and reading additional thoughts and commentary there: bmarshall.substack.com. Thanks for listening and being a part of this community!

## Transcript

[0:04] Proverbs chapter 17 Better is a dry morsel of food served with
[0:11] quietness and peace, than a house full of feasting served
[0:17] with strife and contention. A wise servant will rule over
[0:23] the unworthy son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace
[0:29] to the family, and the worthy servant will share in the
[0:34] inheritance among the brothers. The refining pot is for silver
[0:40] and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests hearts.
[0:46] An evildoer listens closely to wicked lips, and a liar pays
[0:53] attention to a destructive and malicious tongue.
[0:58] Whoever mocks the poor taunts his Maker, and he who rejoices
[1:04] at another's disaster will not go unpunished.
[1:09] Grandchildren are the crown of aged men, and the glory of
[1:15] children is their fathers who live godly lives.
[1:20] Excellent speech does not benefit a fool who is
[1:24] spiritually blind, much less do lying lips benefit a Prince.
[1:31] A bribe is like a bright precious stone in the eyes of
[1:36] its owner. Wherever he turns, he prospers.
[1:41] He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, but he who
[1:48] repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate
[1:53] friends. A reprimand goes deeper into one
[1:57] who has understanding and a teachable spirit than 100 lashes
[2:03] into a fool. A rebellious man seeks only
[2:08] evil, Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against
[2:13] him. Let a man meet a ferocious bear
[2:17] robbed of her Cubs, rather than the angry narcissistic fool in
[2:23] his folly. Whoever returns evil for good,
[2:29] evil will not depart from his house.
[2:32] The beginning of strife is like letting out water as from a
[2:36] small break in a dam. First it trickles and then it
[2:41] gushes. Therefore abandoned the coral
[2:46] before it breaks out and tempers explode.
[2:50] He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,
[2:56] are both repulsive to the Lord. Why is there money in the hand
[3:01] of a fool to buy wisdom, when he has no common sense or even a
[3:08] heart for it? A friend loves at all times, and
[3:13] a brother is born for adversity. A man lacking common sense gives
[3:21] a pledge and becomes guarantor for the debt of another in the
[3:26] presence of his neighbor. He who loves transgression,
[3:31] loves strife and is quarrelsome. He who proudly raises his gate
[3:38] seeks destruction because of his arrogant pride.
[3:43] He who has a crooked mind finds no good, and he who is perverted
[3:49] in his language falls into evil. He who becomes the parent of a
[3:55] fool who is spiritually blind does so to his sorrow, and the
[4:02] father of a fool who is spiritually blind has no joy.
[4:08] A happy heart is good medicine, and a joyful mind causes
[4:13] healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
[4:19] A wicked man receives A bribe from the hidden pockets to
[4:24] pervert the ways of justice. Skillful and godly wisdom is in
[4:30] the presence of a person of understanding and he recognizes
[4:35] it, but the eyes of a thick headed fool are on the ends of
[4:40] the earth. A foolish son is a grief and
[4:45] anguish to his father and bitterness to her who gave birth
[4:50] to him. It is also not good to find the
[4:54] righteous, nor to strike the noble for their uprightness.
[5:00] He who has knowledge, restrains and is careful with his words
[5:06] and a man of understanding and wisdom, has a cool spirit or
[5:11] self-control and even temper. Even a callous arrogant fool,
[5:19] when he keeps silent, is considered wise when he closes
[5:24] his lips. He is regarded as sensible or
[5:27] prudent, discreet, and a man of understanding.
[5:33] Thank you for tuning in to the Audio Bible Podcast today.
[5:37] This has been Proverbs chapter 17 from the Word of God.

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