Proverbs 17:2-4

Complete Jewish Bible

²An intelligent slave will rule a shameful son
and share the inheritance with the brothers.

³The crucible [tests] silver, and the furnace [tests] gold,
but the one who tests hearts is Adonai.

⁴An evildoer heeds wicked lips;
a liar listens to destructive talk.

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.

Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)

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