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Proverbs 17:2

New English Translation

A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

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The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during the harvest is a son who brings shame to himself.

The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.

The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the Lord tests hearts.

The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.

A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.