2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
2 A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the family.
2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.
2 A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family.
2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers.
2 A wise servant will rule over the master's disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master's children.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
Commentary on Proverbs 17:2
(Read Proverbs 17:2)
The wise servant is more deserving, and more likely to appear one of the family, than a profligate son.