Proverbs 29:21

21 A slave pampered from childhood will come to a bad end.

Proverbs 29:21 In-Context

19 By mere words servants are not disciplined, for though they understand, they will not give heed.
20 Do you see someone who is hasty in speech? There is more hope for a fool than for anyone like that.
21 A slave pampered from childhood will come to a bad end.
22 One given to anger stirs up strife, and the hothead causes much transgression.
23 A person's pride will bring humiliation, but one who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Vg: Meaning of Heb uncertain
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