Proverbs 17: Peace, Justice, and Loyal Friends

Sayings prize a quiet home over lavish feasting and teach that the Lord tests hearts. They condemn mocking the poor, repaying good with evil, bribery that bends justice, and clearing the guilty, while praising forgiveness, faithful friends, and restrained speech.

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What does 17:17 say about true friends and brothers?

A brother should be trusted over any friend, whatever the situationA friend's love holds in every season, and brothers stand by in hard timesFriends should be tested with money before they are trusted in troubleA friend is loyal only in good times, but a brother stays through trouble