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Proverbs 17:2

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2A servant who deals wisely will rule over na son who acts shamefully

and owill share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

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Cross references

  1. nver. 21, 25; ch. 10:5; 19:26
  2. o[2 Sam. 16:4]

In other versions

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son

and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son

and share an inheritance among brothers.

NLTNew Living Translation

A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son

and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully,

and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.

KJV 1900King James Version

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame,

And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.