Proverbs 29:21
What does Proverbs 29:21 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, <FI>At<Fi> his latter end also he is continuator.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child, shall in the end have him as a son.
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