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Proverbs 17:2

English Standard Version

2 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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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.

Christian Standard Bible

A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.

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.

New American Standard Bible

A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.

New International Version

A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

New King James Version

A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers.

New Living Translation

A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.

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.