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Proverbs 17:2

Wisdom

1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife.

A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.

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

4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

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BSB
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and share his inheritance as one of the brothers.
KJV
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
WEB
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
ASV
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
DARBY
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
BLB
A wise servant rules over a son who acts shamefully, and in the midst of brothers he will share an inheritance.
ÅB
En klok tjener får råde over en dårlig sønn, og iblant brødrene får han del i arven.
OTB
En klok tjener vil styre over en vanærende sønn og vil dele arven blant familien.
B1930
En klok tjener får råde over en dårlig sønn, og iblandt brødrene får han del i arven.

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