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Proverbs 17:3
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A crucible is for silver and a smelter for gold, but the Lord is a tester of hearts.
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Better a dry crust with peace than a house full of feasting with strife.
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A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.
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A crucible is for silver and a smelter for gold, but the Lord is a tester of hearts.
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A wicked person listens to malicious talk; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
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The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker, and one who rejoices over disaster will not go unpunished.
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Pr 16:2; 21:2; Isa 48:10
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