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.