King James Bible
KJVA wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. | |
World English BibleWEB | 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 TranslationYLT | A wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers. |
American Standard Version
ASVA servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
English Revised Version
ERVA servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
World English Bible
WEBA 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
YLTA wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
American King James Version
AKJVA wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers.
King James Bible
KJVA wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
American Standard Version
ASVA servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA wise servant shall rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
English Revised Version
ERVA servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
World English Bible
WEBA 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
YLTA wise servant ruleth over a son causing shame, And in the midst of brethren He apportioneth an inheritance.
American King James Version
AKJVA wise servant shall have rule over a son that causes shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brothers.