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Proverbs 17:2

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.

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Proverbs 17:2 in other translations

A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

Proverbs 17:2 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:2 in context

  1. 1Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
    than a house full of feasting with strife.
  2. 2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,
    and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
  3. 3The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold,
    but Yahweh tests the hearts.
  4. 4An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
    A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.