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A wise servant will rule over an unworthy son,
    and will share the inheritance of the children.[a]
The crucible for silver, and the furnace for gold,
    but the tester of hearts is the Lord.
The evildoer gives heed to wicked lips,
    the liar, to a mischievous tongue.

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  1. 17:2 Ability is esteemed more highly than ties of blood.

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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