Proverbs 16:25-Proverbs 17:6 - Words Of Advice To A Wise Son

²⁵ There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.

²⁶ A worker’s appetite works for him
because his hunger urges him on.

²⁷ A worthless man digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.

²⁸ A contrary man spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.

²⁹ A violent man lures his neighbor,
leading him in a way that is not good.

³⁰ The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.

³¹ Gray hair is a glorious crown;
it is found in the way of righteousness.

³² Patience is better than power,
and controlling one’s temper, than capturing a city.

³³ The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.

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¹ Better a dry crust with peace
than a house full of feasting with strife.

² A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.

³ A crucible for silver, and a smelter for gold,
and the Lord is the tester of hearts.

⁴ A wicked person listens to malicious talk;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

⁵ The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.

⁶ Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of sons is their fathers.