Proverbs 17:2

"A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren."

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Ecclesiastes 4:13

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All Translations

BBE BBE

A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.

DBY DBY

A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

KJV King James Version

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

WBT WBT

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

WEB WEB

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

YLT YLT

A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.