Proverbs 17:1-7

The Message

² A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child
    and is honored as one of the family.

³ As silver in a crucible and gold in a pan,
    so our lives are refined by God.

⁴ Evil people relish malicious conversation;
    the ears of liars itch for dirty gossip.

⁵ Whoever mocks poor people insults their Creator;
    gloating over misfortune is a punishable crime.

⁶ Old people are distinguished by grandchildren;
    children take pride in their parents.

⁷ We don’t expect eloquence from fools,
    nor do we expect lies from our leaders.