Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family. New Living Translation A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master’s children. English Standard Version A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. Berean Standard Bible A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers. King James Bible A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. New King James Version A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. New American Standard Bible A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. NASB 1995 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. NASB 1977 A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. Legacy Standard Bible A slave who acts insightfully will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers. Holman Christian Standard Bible A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers. American Standard Version A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. Contemporary English Version 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. English Revised Version A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. GOD'S WORD® Translation A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers. Good News Translation A shrewd servant will gain authority over a master's worthless son and receive a part of the inheritance. International Standard Version A prudent servant will rule in place of a disgraceful son and will share in the inheritance among brothers. Majority Standard Bible A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers. NET Bible A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives. New Heart English Bible A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers. Webster's Bible Translation A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. World English Bible A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA wise servant rules over a son causing shame, "" And he apportions an inheritance in the midst of brothers. Young's Literal Translation A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance. Smith's Literal Translation An understanding servant shall rule a son causing shame, and shall divide the inheritance in the midst of the brethren. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and he will divide the inheritance among brothers. New American Bible A wise servant will rule over an unworthy son, and will share the inheritance of the children. New Revised Standard Version A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the family. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA wise servant shall rule over a son who causes shame, and shall share the inheritance among the brothers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated An intelligent Servant will be authorized over a disgraceful son, and he will divide property among brothers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that dealeth shamefully, And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. Brenton Septuagint Translation A wise servant shall have rule over foolish masters, and shall divide portions among brethren. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Better a Dry Morsel in Quietness1Better a dry morsel in quietness than a house full of feasting with strife. 2A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers. 3A crucible for silver and a furnace for gold, but the LORD is the tester of hearts.… Cross References Galatians 4:1-7 What I am saying is that as long as the heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he is the owner of everything. / He is subject to guardians and trustees until the date set by his father. / So also, when we were children, we were enslaved under the basic principles of the world. ... Genesis 21:10 and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!” Genesis 16:1-4 Now Abram’s wife Sarai had borne him no children, but she had an Egyptian maidservant named Hagar. / So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. / So after he had lived in Canaan for ten years, his wife Sarai took her Egyptian maidservant Hagar and gave her to Abram to be his wife. ... Genesis 25:5-6 Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac. / But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east. Genesis 15:2-3 But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” / Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.” Luke 15:11-32 Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. / The younger son said to him, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. / After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. ... Romans 8:14-17 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. / For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!” / The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. ... 1 Corinthians 4:8 Already you have all you want. Already you have become rich. Without us, you have become kings. How I wish you really were kings, so that we might be kings with you! John 8:35-36 A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever. / So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. Hebrews 3:5-6 Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. / But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast. 1 Peter 2:16 Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Ephesians 6:5-9 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. / And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. / Serve with good will, as to the Lord and not to men, ... Colossians 3:22-24 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. / Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men, / because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ... 1 Timothy 6:1-2 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. / Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles. Treasury of Scripture A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers. wise Proverbs 11:29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. Proverbs 14:35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. Genesis 24:4 But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac. that Proverbs 10:5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. Proverbs 19:26 He that wasteth 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 bringeth his mother to shame. Jump to Previous Acts Apportioneth Causes Causeth Causing Dealeth Deals Disgraceful Heritage Inheritance Midst Part Rule Ruleth Servant Shame Shamefully Share Slave Wise WiselyJump to Next Acts Apportioneth Causes Causeth Causing Dealeth Deals Disgraceful Heritage Inheritance Midst Part Rule Ruleth Servant Shame Shamefully Share Slave Wise WiselyProverbs 17 1. Contrasts between the Righteous and the WickedA wise servant The Hebrew word for "wise" is "חָכָם" (chakam), which implies not just intelligence but skillful living, practical wisdom, and moral insight. In ancient Israel, wisdom was highly valued and often associated with the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). A "servant" (עֶבֶד, eved) in this context refers to someone in a position of subordination, yet the verse elevates this servant due to his wisdom. This suggests that wisdom transcends social status and can lead to positions of authority and respect, even over those who might naturally be expected to lead. will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A wiseמַשְׂכִּ֗יל (maś·kîl) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent servant עֶֽבֶד־ (‘e·ḇeḏ-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant will rule over יִ֭מְשֹׁל (yim·šōl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4910: To rule, have dominion, reign a disgraceful מֵבִ֑ישׁ (mê·ḇîš) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed son בְּבֵ֣ן (bə·ḇên) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son and share יַחֲלֹ֥ק (ya·ḥă·lōq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2505: To be smooth, to apportion, separate his inheritance נַחֲלָֽה׃ (na·ḥă·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5159: Something inherited, occupancy, an heirloom, an estate, patrimony, portion as one of וּבְת֥וֹךְ (ū·ḇə·ṯō·wḵ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the brothers. אַ֝חִ֗ים (’a·ḥîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 251: A brother, ) Links Proverbs 17:2 NIVProverbs 17:2 NLT Proverbs 17:2 ESV Proverbs 17:2 NASB Proverbs 17:2 KJV Proverbs 17:2 BibleApps.com Proverbs 17:2 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 17:2 Chinese Bible Proverbs 17:2 French Bible Proverbs 17:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 17:2 A servant who deals wisely will rule (Prov. 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