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.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:2

17:4 False lips - To false accusations and calumnies, which give him occasion and encouragement to do mischief.