Verse (Click for Chapter) GOD'S WORD® Translation A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers. 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. Berean Study Bible A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers. Douay-Rheims Bible A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren. English Revised 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. King James Bible A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 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. Young's Literal Translation A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance. Proverbs 17:2 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 17:2 NIVProverbs 17:2 NLT Proverbs 17:2 ESV Proverbs 17:2 NASB Proverbs 17:2 NKJV Proverbs 17:2 KJV |