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Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Proverbs 17:2 · Darby Bible
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Proverbs 17:2 in other translations
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
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In context
1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a house full of feasting [with] strife.
2 A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
3 The fining-pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold; but Jehovah trieth the hearts.
4 The evil-doer giveth heed to iniquitous lips; the liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.
5 Whoso mocketh a poor [man] reproacheth his Maker; he that is glad at calamity shall not be held innocent.
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