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Proverbs 17:2

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

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He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.

Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.

He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.