Proverbs 17:1-3

Holman Christian Standard Bible

17 Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.^(A)

²A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.

³A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,^(B)
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.^(C)

Proverbs 17:1-3

New International Version

17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
than a house full of feasting, with strife.^(A)

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,^(B)
but the Lord tests the heart.^(C)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)