Proverbs 29:21

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American King James Version (AKJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Basic English Translation (BBE)

If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.

Webster's Revision

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

World English Bible

He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

English Revised Version (ERV)

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

Clarke's Proverbs 29:21 Bible Commentary

He that delicately bringeth up his servant - Such persons are generally forgetful of their obligations, assume the rights and privileges of children, and are seldom good for any thing.

Barnes's Proverbs 29:21 Bible Commentary

Son - The Hebrew word occurs here only and is therefore of doubtful meaning. The favored slave, petted and pampered from boyhood, will claim at last the privilege, perhaps the inheritance, of sonship.

Wesley's Proverbs 29:21 Bible Commentary

29:21 Delicately - Allowing him too much freedom, and familiarity.A son - Will find him at last grow insolent, and forgetful of his servile condition.