Proverbs 17:2 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | servant | עֶֽבֶד | h5650 |
| 1 | A wise | מַשְׂכִּ֗יל | h7919 |
| 2 | shall have rule | יִ֭מְשֹׁל | h4910 |
| 3 | over a son | בְּבֵ֣ן | h1121 |
| 4 | that causeth shame | מֵבִ֑ישׁ | h954 |
| 5 | among | וּבְת֥וֹךְ | h8432 |
| 6 | the brethren | אַ֝חִ֗ים | h251 |
| 7 | and shall have part | יַחֲלֹ֥ק | h2505 |
| 8 | of the inheritance | נַחֲלָֽה׃ | h5159 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
American Standard Version (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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
World English Bible (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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.