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Proverbs 17:2

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A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who behaves shamefully, and will have a share 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.

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

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

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

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

The one who troubles their own house will inherit only wind. The foolish will be servant to the wise of heart.

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 YHWH tests the hearts.