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  • Proverbs 17:2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
    •  2 A servant with insight will rule over a son who acts shamefully;

      He will share in the inheritance as one of the brothers.

  • Proverbs 17:2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
    • 2 A servant that is showing insight will rule over the son who is acting shamefully,+ and in among the brothers he will have a share of the inheritance.+

  • Proverbs 17:2
    The Bible in Living English
    • 2 A capable slave will have control over a worthless son

      and will share inheritance among brothers.

  • Proverbs 17:2
    American Standard Version
    • 2 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
    The Emphasized Bible
    • 2 A prudent servant shall rule over a son who causeth shame, And in the midst of brothers shall he share the inheritance.

  • Proverbs 17:2
    King James Version
    • 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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