Bible in Basic English
"A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers."
— Proverbs 17:2, Bible in Basic English
“A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.”
“A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren. ”
“A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.”
“A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.”
“A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.”
“A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.”
Better a bit of dry bread in peace, than a house full of feasting and violent behaviour.
A servant who does wisely will have rule over a son causing shame, and will have his part in the heritage among brothers.
The heating-pot is for silver and the oven-fire for gold, but the Lord is the tester of hearts.
A wrongdoer gives attention to evil lips, and a man of deceit gives ear to a damaging tongue.
Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.