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Proverbs 29:21
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
Proverbs 29:21 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 29:21 in other translations
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
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In context
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 A partner to a thief hates his own soul; he receives the oath, but does not testify.
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