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Proverbs 17:5-11 New English Translation (NET)

5. The one who mocks the poor insults his Creator;whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.

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.

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