Proverbs 17:2
“A wise seruant shall haue rule ouer a son that causeth shame: and shall haue part of the inheritance among the brethren.”
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Proverbs 17:2 Context
1Better is a drie morsell, and quietnesse therewith; then an house full of sacrifices with strife. 2A wise seruant shall haue rule ouer a son that causeth shame: and shall haue part of the inheritance among the brethren. 3The fining pot is for siluer, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts. 4A wicked doer giueth heed to false lips: and a liar giueth eare to a naughtie tongue.
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A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- King James Version
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
- Basic English Bible
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
- Darby Bible
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- Webster's Bible
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
- World English Bible
A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that dealeth shamefully, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible