2 A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful sonand 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.
7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
8 A bribe is like a lucky charm;whoever gives one will prosper!