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Proverbs 17:2-6

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2A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
3The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
4A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.
5Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
6Children's children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children is their fathers.

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