Proverbs 17:2

Revised Version 1885

A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

Cross References

Proverbs 10:5

He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

Proverbs 11:29

He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: And the foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favour is toward a servant that dealeth wisely: But his wrath shall be against him that causeth shame.

Proverbs 17:1

Better is a dry morsel and quietness therewith, Than an house full of feasting with strife.

Proverbs 17:3

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: But the LORD trieth the hearts.

Proverbs 19:26

He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproof give wisdom: But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

Ecclesiastes 4:13

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.