Proverbs 17:2

New International Version

²A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

Proverbs 17:2

Common English Bible

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

²⁵A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.^(A)

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

New International Version (NIV)