Proverbs 17:2-4

International Children’s Bible

² A wise servant will rule over his master’s disgraceful son.
    And he will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his sons.

³ A hot furnace tests silver and gold.
    In the same way, the Lord tests a person’s heart.

⁴ An evil person listens to evil words.
    A liar pays attention to cruel words.