3 Just as silver is tested by fire, and gold is tested in the furnace, so also does the Lord test hearts.
4 The evil obey an unjust tongue. And the false are submissive to lying lips.
5 Whoever despises the poor rebukes his Maker. And whoever rejoices in the ruin of another will not go unpunished.
6 Sons of sons are the crown of old age. And the glory of sons is their fathers.
7 Well-chosen words are not fitting for the foolish, nor are lying lips fitting for a leader.
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