17:1 Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietness
than a house full of feasting with strife.
17:2 A servant who acts wisely will rule
over an heir who behaves shamefully,
and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
17:3 The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold,
likewise the Lord tests hearts.
17:4 One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel;
a liar listens to a malicious tongue.