17:1 Better is a dry crust of bread 1 where there is quietness 2
than a house full of feasting with strife. 3
17:2 A servant who acts wisely 4 will rule
over 5 an heir 6 who behaves shamefully, 7
and will share the inheritance along with the relatives. 8
17:3 The crucible 9 is for refining 10 silver and the furnace 11 is for gold,
likewise 12 the Lord tests 13 hearts.
17:4 One who acts wickedly 14 pays attention to evil counsel; 15
a liar listens 16 to a malicious tongue. 17
17:5 The one who mocks the poor 18 insults 19 his Creator;
whoever rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.