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Proverbs 17:3
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The crucible [tests] silver, and the furnace [tests] gold, but the one who tests hearts is ADONAI.
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Better a dry piece of bread with calm than a house full of food but also full of strife.
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An intelligent slave will rule a shameful son and share the inheritance with the brothers.
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The crucible [tests] silver, and the furnace [tests] gold, but the one who tests hearts is ADONAI.
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An evildoer heeds wicked lips; a liar listens to destructive talk.
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He who mocks the poor insults his maker; he who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.