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Proverbs 17:1-3
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17 Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.(A)

2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.

3 A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,(B)
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.(C)

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Proverbs 17:1-3
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The Lord Tests Hearts

17 Better is (A)a dry morsel with quietness,
Than a house full of [a]feasting with strife.

2 A wise servant will rule over (B)a son who causes shame,
And will share an inheritance among the brothers.

3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
(C)But the Lord tests the hearts.

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  1. Proverbs 17:1 Or sacrificial meals
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