Proverbs 17:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

A hard-working slave will be placed in charge of a no-good child, and that slave will be given the same inheritance that each child receives.

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At harvest season it's clever to work hard, but stupid to sleep.

Fools who cause trouble in the family won't inherit a thing. They will end up as slaves of someone with good sense.

Kings reward servants who act wisely, but they punish those who act foolishly.

A dry crust of bread eaten in peace and quiet is better than a feast eaten where everyone argues.

Silver and gold are tested by flames of fire; our thoughts are tested by the LORD.

Children who bring disgrace rob their father and chase their mother away.

Correct your children, and they will be wise; children out of control disgrace their mothers.

You may be poor and young. But if you are wise, you are better off than a foolish old king who won't listen to advice.