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Proverbs 17:2

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A smart servant will gain control over his master’s foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance.

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A son who works hard while it is harvest time will be successful, but one who sleeps through the harvest is worthless.

A young leader who is poor but wise is better than a king who is old but foolish. That old king does not listen to warnings.

Those who would steal from their father and chase away their mother are disgusting, shameful people.

Kings are pleased with intelligent officials, but they will punish shameful ones.

Punishment and discipline can make children wise, but children who are never corrected will bring shame to their mother.

Those who cause trouble for their families will inherit nothing but the wind. A foolish person will end up as a servant to one who is wise.

It is better to have nothing but a dry piece of bread to eat in peace than a whole house full of food with everyone arguing.

Fire is used to make gold and silver pure, but a person’s heart is made pure by the Lord.