Proverbs 17:2

New Century Version

A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful child and will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his children.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:5

Those who gather crops on time are wise, but those who sleep through the harvest are a disgrace.

Proverbs 11:29

Whoever brings trouble to his family will be left with nothing but the wind. A fool will be a servant to the wise.

Proverbs 14:35

A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.

Proverbs 17:1

It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace than to have a feast where there is quarreling.

Proverbs 17:3

A hot furnace tests silver and gold, but the Lord tests hearts.

Proverbs 19:26

A child who robs his father and sends away his mother brings shame and disgrace on himself.

Proverbs 29:15

Correction and punishment make children wise, but those left alone will disgrace their mother.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

A poor but wise boy is better than a foolish but old king who doesn’t listen to advice.