Proverbs 29:21

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:21

BSB
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
AKJV
He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
CPDV
Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
ERV
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become a son at the last.
NHEB
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
SMT
He bringing up his servant delicately from youth, and his latter state will be a child.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 29:21

HethatdelicatelybringethupH6445VerbhisservantH5650Noun MasculinefromachildH5290Noun MasculineshallhavehimbecomehissonH4497Noun MasculineatthelengthH319Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 29:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 29:21
Summary
Overindulged servant eventually demands family equality
Event
Pampered servant becomes family member
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom