Proverbs 17:2
Proverbs 17:2 The Message (MSG)
A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family.
Proverbs 17:2 King James Version (KJV)
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Proverbs 17:2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
Proverbs 17:2 New Century Version (NCV)
A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful child and will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his children.
Proverbs 17:2 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.
Proverbs 17:2 New International Version (NIV)
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
Proverbs 17:2 New King James Version (NKJV)
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 17:2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family] And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 17:2 New Living Translation (NLT)
A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.