Proverbs 17:2-4

New Life Version

² A servant who is wise in what he does will rule over a son who acts in shame. He will share in what is given as one of the brothers.

³ The melting-pot is for silver and the hot fire is for gold, but the Lord tests hearts.

⁴ A wrong-doer listens to sinful lips. A liar listens to a tongue that destroys.