A smart man gathers the crops at the right time. But if a person sleeps during the time of harvest and does not gather the crops, then he will be shamed.
Proverbs 17:2 - Easy To Read Version A smart servant will gain control over his master’s foolish son. That wise servant will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A wise servant shall have rule over a son who causes shame, and shall share in the inheritance among the brothers. American Standard Version (1901) A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. Common English Bible An insightful servant rules over a disgraceful son and will divide an inheritance with the brothers. Catholic Public Domain Version A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and he will divide the inheritance among brothers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren. |
A smart man gathers the crops at the right time. But if a person sleeps during the time of harvest and does not gather the crops, then he will be shamed.
If a person causes trouble for his family, then he will gain nothing. And in the end, the foolish person will be forced to serve the wise person.
It is better to have only a dry piece of bread to eat in peace than to have a whole house full of food with everyone arguing.
Gold and silver are put into fire to make them pure. But the Lord is the One who makes peoples’ hearts pure.
A person who steals from his father and chases his mother away is a disgusting, shameful person.
Spankings and teachings are good for children. If parents let a child do whatever he wants, then he will bring shame to his mother.
A young leader that is poor but wise is better than a king that is old but foolish. That old king does not listen to warnings.