Mishle 17:2-4

Orthodox Jewish Bible

²An eved maskil (wise servant) shall have rule over a ben that causeth shame, and shall have a share of the nachalah among the achim.

³The crucible is for kesef, and the furnace for zahav, but Hashem is the testor of hearts.

⁴An evildoer giveth heed to false sfatayim (lips), and a sheker (liar) giveth ear to a spiteful lashon.

Proverbs 17:2-4

New International Version

²A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

³The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,^(A)
but the Lord tests the heart.^(B)

⁴A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)