Proverbs 17:2

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A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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 (WEB)
A wise{H7919}{(H8688)} servant{H5650} shall have rule{H4910}{(H8799)} over a son{H1121} that causeth shame{H954}{(H8688)}, and shall have part{H2505}{(H8799)} of the inheritance{H5159} among{H8432} the brethren{H251}.
Strong's King James
An understanding servant, rules over a shameful son, And will share upon the middle of the brothers inheritance.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
Young's Literal Translation

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