Proverbs 17 Bible Study Guide

Proverbs 17 continues the collection of individual proverbs with an emphasis on relationships, family, and wisdom in speech. The chapter teaches that a friend loves at all times and that a brother is born for adversity. It warns against mockers, bribery, and foolish speech. The proverbs also address the joy of grandchildren, the testing of the heart by the Lord, and the danger of a quarrelsome wife.