Proverbs 17:2

“A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, etc.] That does wicked and shameful actions: that is slothful, and will not attend to instruction or business; that is prodigal, wasteful, and luxurious, and causes shame to his parents, who blush at his conduct. Now a servant that behaves well and wisely in a family is observed and respected by his master, and he puts his wicked and extravagant son under him, makes him a tutor to him, and sets him to watch over him, and obliges his son to obey his orders. Jarchi illustrates this in Nebuchadnezzar ruling over the children of Israel; and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren; be appointed by his master’s will to a…”

“(Compare Pro 14:35). causeth shame-- (Pro 10:5). shall . . . inheritance--that is, share a brother's part (compare Num 27:4, Num 27:7).”

“The “servant,” it must be remembered, was a slave, but (as in such cases as Genesis 15:2; 2 Samuel 16:4) might succeed to the inheritance. return to 'Top of Page'”

“17:2 Wisdom is so much more important than privilege that if children act like fools, a wise servant will rise to prominence over the household.”

“wise: Pro 11:29, Pro 14:35; Gen. 24:4-67; Ecc 4:13 that: Pro 10:5, Pro 19:26, Pro 29:15 Proverbs 17:3”