Proverbs 17:3-13 (New American Standard)
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The 1refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But 2the LORD tests hearts.
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An 3evildoer listens to wicked lips ; A aliar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
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He who mocks the 4poor taunts his Maker ; He who 5rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
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6Grandchildren are the crown of old men, And the 7glory of sons is their fathers.
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b8Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, Much less are 9lying lips to a prince.
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A 10bribe is a ccharm in the sight of its owner ; Wherever he turns, he prospers.
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He who 11conceals a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter 12separates intimate friends.
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A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding Than a hundred blows into a fool.
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A rebellious man seeks only evil, So a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
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Let a 13man meet a 14bear robbed of her cubs, Rather than a fool in his folly.
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He who 15returns evil for good, 16Evil will not depart from his house.
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