Proverbs 17:2

Modern King James Version

A wise servant shall have rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers.

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

A poor and a wise child is better than an old and foolish king, who will not be warned any more.

He who assaults his father and chases away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

The king's favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him who causes shame.

The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a boy sent off causes shame to his mother.

He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind; and the fool shall be servant to the wise in heart.

Better is a dry piece of bread, and quietness with it, than a house full of sacrifices with fighting.

The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but Jehovah tries the hearts.