Proverbs 17:2

Lexham English Bible

²A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully,
and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.

Proverbs 17:2

Common English Bible

²An insightful servant rules over a disgraceful son
and will divide an inheritance
with the brothers.

²⁵A grief to his father is the child of a fool,
and bitterness to her who bore him.

²⁵A foolish son is irritating to his father
and bitter to her who gave birth to him.

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Common English Bible (CEB)