Proverbs 17:2

Julia E. Smith Translation 1876

An understanding servant shall rule a son causing shame, and shall divide the inheritance in the midst of the brethren.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:5

He gathering in summer, is a prudent son: he lying in deep sleep in harvest, a son causing shame.

Proverbs 11:29

He troubling his house shall inherit wind: and the foolish is servant to the wise of heart

Proverbs 14:35

The acceptance of the king to a servant of understanding: and his wrath shall be to him causing shame.

Proverbs 17:1

Good a dry morsel and peace with it, above a house full of sacrifices of contention.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold: and Jehovah tries hearts.

Proverbs 19:26

He oppressing the father and putting the mother to flight, is a son causing shame and causing disgrace.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproofs will give wisdom: and the youth being left shames his mother.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

Good a poor and wise child above an old and foolish king, who knew not more to receive instruction.