1 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet

than a house full of feasting, with strife.

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,

but the Lord tests the heart.

4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;

a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

5 Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker;

whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,

Than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,

And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold:

But the Lord trieth the hearts.

4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips;

And a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:

And he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

1 Better a dry crust eaten in peace

than a house filled with feasting—and conflict.

2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son

and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.

3 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,

but the Lord tests the heart.

4 Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;

liars pay close attention to slander.

5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;

those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.

1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness,

Than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame,

And will share an inheritance among the brothers.

3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,

But the Lord tests the hearts.

4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips;

A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.

5 He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;

He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

1 It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace

than to have a feast where there is quarreling.

2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful child

and will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his children.

3 A hot furnace tests silver and gold,

but the Lord tests hearts.

4 Evil people listen to evil words.

Liars pay attention to cruel words.

5 Whoever mistreats the poor insults their Maker;

whoever enjoys someone’s trouble will be punished.

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith,

Than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,

And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold;

But Jehovah trieth the hearts.

4 An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips;

And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker;

And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

3 The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.

4 The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

5 Whoso mocketh a poor man reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.

1 Better a bite of dry bread ⸤eaten⸥ in peace 

than a family feast filled with strife. 

2 A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, 

and he will share the inheritance with the brothers. 

3 The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, 

but the one who purifies hearts ⸤by fire⸥ is the Lord. 

4 An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips. 

A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue. 

5 Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker. 

Whoever is happy ⸤to see someone’s⸥ distress will not escape punishment. 

1 Better a dry crust with peace

than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son

and share an inheritance among brothers.

3 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,

and the Lord is the tester of hearts.

4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;

a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

5 The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,

and one who rejoices over calamity

will not go unpunished.

1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet

than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully,

and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

3 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,

but the Lord tests the heart.

4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips;

and a liar gives heed to a mischievous tongue.

5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;

those who are glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

1 Better a dry morsel and quiet with it

than a house filled with feasts of strife.

2 A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully,

and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.

3 A crucible is for the silver, and a furnace is for the gold,

but Yahweh will test hearts.

4 He who does evil listens to lips of wickedness,

and the liar gives heed to the tongue of mischief.

5 He who mocks the poor insults him who made him;

he who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.

1 It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace and quiet

than to eat a big dinner in a house that is full of fighting.

2 A wise servant will rule over a shameful child.

He will be given part of the property as if he were a family member.

3 Fire tests silver. Heat tests gold.

But the Lord tests our hearts.

4 An evil person listens to evil words.

A liar pays attention to words that are harmful.

5 Anyone who laughs at those who are poor makes fun of their Maker.

Anyone who is happy when others suffer will be punished.

1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it

Than a house full of feasting with strife.

2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,

And will share in the inheritance among brothers.

3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,

But the Lord tests hearts.

4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips;

A liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

5 He who mocks the poor taunts his Maker;

He who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.