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A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully,
    and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.
A crucible is for the silver, and a furnace is for the gold,
    but Yahweh will test hearts.
He who does evil listens to lips of wickedness,
    and the liar gives heed to the tongue of mischief.

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A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
    and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,(A)
    but the Lord tests the heart.(B)

A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
    a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

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