Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:2
<< Proverbs 17:1 Proverbs 17:3 >> American Standard Version
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.Amplified® Bible
A wise servant shall have rule over a son who causes shame, and shall share in the inheritance among the brothers.Contemporary English Version
A hard-working slave will be placed in charge of a no-good child, and that slave will be given the same inheritance that each child receives.Darby English Version
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.Good News Bible
A shrewd servant will gain authority over a master's worthless son and receive a part of the inheritance.King James Version
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.New American Standard Bible
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.New International Version
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son,
and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.New King James Version
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame,
And will share an inheritance among the brothers.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.Revised Standard Version
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.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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