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 · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

If 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 · 1862

Whoso is bringing up his servant delicately, from youth, <FI>At<Fi> his latter end also he is continuator.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

v.21This passage

v.22An angry man stirreth up strife, And a wrathful man aboundeth in transgression.

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