
Proverbs 17
DEALING WITH DISAGREEMENTS
- Quiet is better than strife (v 1).
- Don’t unnecessarily involve third parties (v 9).
- Accept and take to heart appropriate rebuke (v 10).
- Quit before the quarrel breaks out (v 14).
- Lead with love (v 17).
- Do not crush spirits (v 22).
- Use wisdom (v 24).
- Restrain words (v 27).
- Keep a cool, calm spirit (v 27).