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He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.(Proverbs 16:32)
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.(Proverbs 16:33)
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.(Proverbs 17:1)
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.(Proverbs 17:3)
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.(Proverbs 17:4)
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.(Proverbs 17:5)

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Proverbs 17:2 - Cross Reference

He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. (Proverbs 19:26)
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. (Proverbs 11:29)
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. (Proverbs 29:15)
Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. (Ecclesiastes 4:13)
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. (Proverbs 14:35)
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. (Proverbs 10:5)
But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac. (Genesis 24:4)