Proverbs 17:2

God's Word

A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:5

Whoever gathers in the summer is a wise son. Whoever sleeps at harvest time brings shame.

Proverbs 11:29

Whoever brings trouble upon his family inherits ⌞only⌟ wind, and that stubborn fool becomes a slave to the wise in heart.

Proverbs 14:35

A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 17:1

Better a bite of dry bread ⌞eaten⌟ in peace than a family feast filled with strife.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, but the one who purifies hearts ⌞by fire⌟ is the Lord.

Proverbs 19:26

A son who assaults his father ⌞and⌟ who drives away his mother brings shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 29:15

A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

A young man who is poor and wise is better than an old, foolish king who won’t take advice any longer.