Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
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English Standard Version
A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
New International Version
A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
Catholic Public Domain Version
A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and he will divide the inheritance among brothers