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He that maketh his house high, seeketh a downfall: and he that refuseth to learn, shall fall into evils.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:16 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 17, "text": "He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:17 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 18, "text": "A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:18 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 19, "text": "He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:19 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 20, "text": "He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:20 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 21, "text": "A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:21 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 22, "text": "A joyful mind maketh age flourishing: a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:22 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 23, "text": "The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:23 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 24, "text": "Wisdom shineth in the face of the wise: the eyes of fools are in the ends of the earth.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:24 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 25, "text": "A foolish son is the anger of the father: and the sorrow of the mother that bore him.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:25 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 26, "text": "It is no good thing to do hurt to the just: nor to strike the prince, who judgeth right.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:26 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 27, "text": "He that setteth bounds to his words, is knowing and wise: and the man of understanding is of a precious spirit.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:27 (Douay-Rheims)" }, { "verse": 28, "text": "Even a fool, if he will hold his peace, shall be counted wise: and if he close his lips, a man of understanding.", "citation": "Proverbs 17:28 (Douay-Rheims)" } ] }