Proverbs 17:2
King James Version (KJV)
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
In context
1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Proverbs 17:2 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- WEB World English 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
- ASV American Standard Version
- A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
- DBY Darby Translation
- A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
- WBS Webster Bible
- A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.