1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Proverbs 17:2 *A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among the brethren.

Ecclesiasticus 10:28.
Brethren. Partaking with them, (Abenezra; Tirinus; Menochius) or rather acting as his master's executor; which evinces the advantages of wisdom, so as to raise a slave above those whom his station requires him to serve. Such was Joseph, who was tried.