Proverbs 17:2

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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

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²A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.^(A)

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

²⁵Foolish children are a grief to their father
and bitterness to her who bore them.^(A)

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