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Proverbs 29:21
He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
Proverbs 29:21 · Geneva 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.
A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief 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 decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
21 He that delicately bringeth vp his seruant from youth, at length he will be euen as his sone.
22 An angrie man stirreth vp strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23 The pride of a man shall bring him lowe: but the humble in spirit shall enioy glory.
24 He that is partner with a thiefe, hateth his owne soule: he heareth cursing, and declareth it not.
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