Proverbs 17:2
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A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family] And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
A wise servant shall have rule over a son who causes shame, and shall share in the inheritance among the brothers.
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.
An insightful servant rules over a disgraceful son and will divide an inheritance with the brothers.
An intelligent slave will rule a shameful son and share the inheritance with the brothers.
A wise slave will be placed in charge of a no-good child, and that slave will be given the same inheritance that each child receives.
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.
A smart servant will gain control over his master’s foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance.
A slave who is wise will have authority over a son who does stupid things. When his master dies, that slave will receive some of his valuable things.
A wise slave will rule over a shameful son. He will share the inheritance with the brothers.
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
A ·wise [insightful] servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful child and will even ·inherit a share of what the master leaves his children [L divide an inheritance with the brothers/relatives].
A discrete servant shall have rule over a lewd son, and he shall divide the heritage among the brethren.
A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.
A shrewd servant will gain authority over a master's worthless son and receive a part of the inheritance.
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.
A wise servant will rule over his master’s disgraceful son. And he will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his sons.
A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son and will share in the inheritance among brothers.
¶ A prudent slave shall have rule over a son that causes shame and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
A slave who acts insightfully will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully, and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.
A wise slave will rule his master’s wicked sons and share their estate.
A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family.
A wise servant will have rule over a son who causes shame, and will have part of the inheritance among the brothers.
A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.
A wise servant will rule over an unworthy son, and will share the inheritance of the children.
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
A wise servant will rule over an unworthy son and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful child and will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his children.
A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
A wise servant will rule over a shameful child. He will be given part of the property as if he were a family member.
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers.
A servant who is wise in what he does will rule over a son who acts in shame. He will share in what is given as one of the brothers.
A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master’s children.
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
An eved maskil (wise servant) shall have rule over a ben that causeth shame, and shall have a share of the nachalah among the achim.
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance with the brothers.
A wise servant will be put in charge of a child who behaves badly and will take a share of the inheritance like one of the family.
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
A wise servant shall be lord of fond sons; and he shall part heritage among brethren. (A wise servant shall be lord over his master’s foolish sons and daughters; and in time he shall have part of the inheritance, along with the brothers and the sisters.)
A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
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