Proverbs 17:3-7
Proverbs 17:3
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
Proverbs 17:4
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Proverbs 17:5
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:6
Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.
Proverbs 17:7
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.