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