Proverbs 17:2
New International Version
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

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.

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