Proverbs 17 is a chapter in the [[Book of Proverbs]] that speaks to the folly of fools, and the value of wisdom. It also specifically warns against returning "evil for good."
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'''Proverbs 17''' is a chapter in the [[Book of Proverbs]] that speaks to the folly of fools, and the value of wisdom. It also specifically warns against returning "evil for good."
For example, verses 12 and 13 state:<ref>[[ESV]] version is quoted here.</ref>
For example, verses 12 and 13 state:<ref>[[ESV]] version is quoted here.</ref>
Line 12:
Line 12:
<br>A man of crooked heart does not discover good,
<br>A man of crooked heart does not discover good,
<br>and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.}}
<br>and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.}}