Proverbs 17:2–6

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.

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

and parents are the pride of their children.

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

and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

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

and the Lord tests hearts.

4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips,

and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.

5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker;

he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,

and the glory of children is their fathers.

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.

6 Children’s children are the crown of old men;

And the glory of children are their fathers.

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.

6 Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;

parents are the pride of their children.

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.

6 Old people are proud of their grandchildren,

and children are proud of their parents.

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.

6 Children’s children are the crown of old men;

And the glory of children are their fathers.

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.

6 Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

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. 

6 Grandchildren are the crown of grandparents, 

and parents are the glory of their children. 

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.

6 Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,

and the pride of sons is their fathers.

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 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.

6 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,

and the glory of children is their parents.

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.

6 The crown of the elderly are grandchildren,

and the glory of children is their fathers.

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.

6 Grandchildren are like a crown to older people.

And children are proud of their parents.

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.

6 Grandchildren are the crown of old men,

And the glory of sons is their fathers.