Proverbs 17:2 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.”
Proverbs 17:2 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Proverbs 17:2 in 6 Bible Translations
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Proverbs 17:2 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“A 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 — World English Bible
Proverbs 17:2 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.”
Proverbs 17:2 — American Standard Version
Proverbs 17:2 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.”
Proverbs 17:2 — Young's Literal Translation
Proverbs 17:2 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.”
Proverbs 17:2 — Darby Translation
Proverbs 17:2 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“A discrete seruant shall haue rule ouer a lewde sonne, and hee shall deuide the heritage among the brethren.”
Proverbs 17:2 — Geneva Bible
Proverbs 17:2 in Context — Proverbs 17
1 Melhor é um pedaço seco de comida com tranquilidade, do que uma casa cheia de carne com briga.
2 O servo prudente dominará o filho causador de vergonha, e receberá parte da herança entre os irmãos.
3 O crisol é para a prata, e o forno para o ouro; mas o SENHOR prova os corações.
4 O malfeitor presta atenção ao lábio injusto; o mentiroso inclina os ouvidos à língua maligna.
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What Does Proverbs 17:2 Mean?
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