Proverbs 17:1-3

Easy-to-Read Version

17 It is better to have nothing but a dry piece of bread to eat in peace than a whole house full of food with everyone arguing.

² A smart servant will gain control over his master’s foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance.

³ Fire is used to make gold and silver pure, but a person’s heart is made pure by the Lord.