Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
In other versions
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
ASV
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
BBE
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
DBY
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, And shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
WEB
A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
YLT
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
ENG
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
WBT
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
BSB
In context
1Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.
2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
3The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.