A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully,
And will share in the inheritance among brothers.

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A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son
    and will share in the inheritance among brothers.

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25 A (A)foolish son is a grief to his father,
And (B)bitterness to her who gave birth to him.

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25 A foolish son brings grief to his father
    and bitterness to his mother.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 17:25 Lit. to the one who bore him