Proverbs 17:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:2 — KJV
“A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.”
— Proverbs 17:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:2
“Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:2: wise, servant, rule
“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:2: rule, over, among
“And ye shall take them as an inheritance for your children after you, to inherit them for a possession; they shall be your bondmen for ever: but over your brethren the children of Israel, ye shall not rule one over another with rigour. they...: Heb. ye shall serve yourselves with them”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:2: rule, over, inheritance
“Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. Take: Heb. Give”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:2: wise, rule, over
“And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that is within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:2: servant, son, part
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