Proverbs 17:2
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers.
American King James Version (AKJV)
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers.
American Standard Version (ASV)
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
Webster's Revision
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Barnes's Proverbs 17:2 Bible Commentary
The "servant," it must be remembered, was a slave, but (as in such cases as Genesis 15:2; 2 Samuel 16:4) might succeed to the inheritance.
