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Proverbs 17:1-3
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17 A dry crust eaten in peace is better than steak every day along with argument and strife.

2 A wise slave will rule his master’s wicked sons and share their estate.

3 Silver and gold are purified by fire, but God purifies hearts.

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Proverbs 17:1-3
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17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet
    than a house full of feasting, with strife.(A)

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

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

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