Verse 2
Proverbs 17:2
Free Bible Version
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A crucible tests silver, and a furnace tests gold, but the Lord tests the attitude of mind.
Original Language Text
hebrew
עֶֽבֶד מַשְׂכִּ֗יל יִ֭מְשֹׁל בְּ/בֵ֣ן מֵבִ֑ישׁ וּ/בְ/ת֥וֹךְ אַ֝חִ֗ים יַחֲלֹ֥ק נַחֲלָֽה
English Translation
A wise servant will rule over a shameful son, and in the midst of brothers, he will share an inheritance.
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Chapter 17 Context
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A servant who acts wisely will be put in charge of a disgraced son, and will share the family inheri...
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A crucible tests silver, and a furnace tests gold, but the Lord tests the attitude of mind.
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Evil people listen to spiteful talk, and liars pay attention to malicious words.
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Anyone who oppresses the poor insults their Maker, and anyone who enjoys the suffering of others wil...
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Old people are proud of their grandchildren, and children are proud of their parents.
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Fine words don't suit stupid people, how much less are lies suited to a ruler.
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7
Whoever gives a bribe thinks it's a magical stone—that wherever they turn they'll have success!
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8
If you forgive a wrong you encourage friendship, but if you keep talking about it you'll lose your f...
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Evil people are only looking to rebel, so a cruel messenger will be sent to attack them.
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10
If you repay evil for good, evil will never leave your house.
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11
The beginning of a quarrel is like the first leak in a water dam, so drop it before a major argument...
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12
Is there any point in stupid people trying to buy wisdom when they don't want to learn?
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A true friend is always there to love you, and family provides help when troubles come.
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14
People who love sin like to argue; those who build high gates invite destruction.
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15
People with warped minds don't succeed; those who tell lies get into trouble.
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A stupid son brings grief to his father; the father of a child who does stupid things has no joy.
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17
A cheerful attitude is like good medicine, but discouragement makes you sick.
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18
Sensible people focus on wisdom, but the eyes of stupid people are always wandering.
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19
If you're wise, you'll be careful what you say; and if you're sensible, you'll keep your temper.
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Even stupid people who keep quiet are considered wise; if they don't say anything they appear intell...
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