Proverbs 17:2-4

International Standard Version

²A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son
and will share in the inheritance among brothers.

³The crucible is for silver
and the furnace for gold—
but the Lord assays hearts.

⁴Whoever practices evil pays attention to wicked speech,
and the liar listens to malicious talk.

Proverbs 17:2-4

New International Version

²A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

³The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold,^(A)
but the Lord tests the heart.^(B)

⁴A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

International Standard Version (ISV)

New International Version (NIV)