Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:2
“A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:2 Context
1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 3The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. 4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. 5Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
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Other Translations
A wise seruant shall haue rule ouer a son that causeth shame: and shall haue part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
- Basic English Bible
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
- Darby Bible
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- Webster's 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.
- World English Bible
A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that dealeth shamefully, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
- American Standard Version (1901)
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
- Basic English Bible
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
- Darby Bible
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- Webster's 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.
- World English Bible
A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
- Youngs Literal Bible
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that dealeth shamefully, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:2
17:4 False lips - To false accusations and calumnies, which give him occasion and encouragement to do mischief.