Proverbs 17:2
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
In context
1 Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. 3 The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts. 4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips, and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 17:2 in the KJV
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 17:2 in the NIV
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.