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Proverbs 17:2

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

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A son who gathers in summer is prudent, but a son who sleeps in harvest brings shame.

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who will no longer take advice,

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

A servant who deals wisely has the king's favor, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

He who troubles his household will inherit wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.

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

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tries hearts.