Proverbs 17:2

World English Bible

²A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame,
and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

Proverbs 17:2

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.

²⁵A foolish son brings grief to his father,
and bitterness to her who bore him.

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

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