Proverbs 17:2

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.

World English Bible (WEB)

A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

Strong's King James

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}.

The F.O.G *

An understanding servant, rules over a shameful son, And will share upon the middle of the brothers inheritance.

The F.O.G Message *

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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