Proverbs 17:2 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
English ASV
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
English Amplified
A wise servant shall have rule over a son who causes shame, and shall share in the inheritance among the brothers.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
A wise servant shall have rule over a son who causes shame, and shall share in the inheritance among the brothers.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
English EASY 2024
A slave who is wise will have authority over a son who does stupid things. When his master dies, that slave will receive some of his valuable things.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
A smart servant will gain control over his master's foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
A shrewd servant will gain authority over a master's worthless son and receive a part of the inheritance.
English God's Word - GW 1995
A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share an inheritance among brothers.
English KJV 1611
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
English LSB
A slave who acts insightfully will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, and will share the inheritance among the brothers.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
A servant who acts wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, And will share in the inheritance among brothers.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
An intelligent servant will rule over a worthless son, and will share the inheritance with the brothers.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
A wise servant will rule over a shameful child. He will be given part of the property as if he were a family member.
English NIV
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
English NKJ 1982
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers.
English NLT
A wise slave will rule over the master's shameful sons and will share their inheritance.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
A wise, intelligent servant will be honored above a shameful son. He’ll even end up having a portion left to him in his master’s will.
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
A slave who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
A wise slave will rule his master's wicked sons and share their estate.
English Tyndale 1537
A discreet servant shall have more rule than the sons that have no wisdom, and shall have like heritage with the brethren.