Proverbs 17:2
What does Proverbs 17:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 17:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 11:29
He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind; And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
- Proverbs 19:26
He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
- Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
- Genesis 24:4
but thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son Isaac.
- Proverbs 10:5
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; Buthe that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
- Ecclesiastes 4:13
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.
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