Proverbs 17:2
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2A wise servant shall have rule over ba son that causeth shame,
And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
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- bSee ch. 10:5. Comp. ver. 21, 25. Ecclus. 10:25.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully
and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
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A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.
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A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully,
and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.
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