Proverbs 29:21

“He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 29:21

He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from a child, shall haue him become his sonne at the length.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

He who pampers his slave from childhood Will in the end find him to be a son.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
- American Standard Version (1901)

If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
- Basic English Bible

A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
- Darby Bible

He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last.
- English Revised Version

He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 29:21

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:21


29:21 Delicately - Allowing him too much freedom, and familiarity. A son - Will find him at last grow insolent, and forgetful of his servile condition.


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