Proverbs 17:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Shall have rule over a son that causeth shame; either as being by his father appointed tutor or guardian to his son; or being by his wisdom advanced to that estate and dignity which the other possibly hath lost by his folly. Shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren; partly as a just recompence for his faithful service, as Genesis 15:2,3, &c., and partly as an obligation to him to take care of his children.

Proverbs 17:2

2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.