Proverbs 17:2 — compare English translations
Compare translationsProverbs 17:2 in 3 English versions, beneath the original-language interlinear. Each original word links to its lexicon entry, so you can weigh the renderings against the morphology yourself. Full word study →
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World English Bible Public Domain
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, And shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
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King James Version Public Domain
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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unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
An insightful servant will rule over a shameful son, and in the midst of brothers, he will share an inheritance.
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