Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.
Remove the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?
His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
A wise king separates out the wicked and drives the threshing wheel over them.
A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.