Proverbs 16:31–17:6

31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor;n

it is attained in the way of righteousness.

32 Better a patient person than a warrior,

one with self-control than one who takes a city.

33 The lot is casto into the lap,

but its every decisionp is from the Lord.q

17 Better a dry crust with peace and quiet

than a house full of feasting, with strife.r

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,s

but the Lord tests the heart.t

4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;

a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

5 Whoever mocks the pooru shows contempt for their Maker;v

whoever gloats over disasterw will not go unpunished.x

6 Children’s childreny are a crown to the aged,

and parents are the pride of their children.