Proverbs
Chapters 17:2-8
American Standard Version
2A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; But Jehovah trieth the hearts.
4An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
6Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.
7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.
8A bribe is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.