King James Version
Proverbs 17:2 in the King James Version says “A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 17 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.”
Proverbs 17:2 · KJV
Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. sacrifices: or, good cheer
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“over a son”
H1121a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
“that causeth shame”
H954properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
“the brethren”
H251a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
“of the inheritance”
H5159properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
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