Catholic Public Domain Version
"Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant. "
— Proverbs 29:21, Catholic Public Domain Version
“He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.”
“He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child Shall have him become a son at the last. ”
“He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.”
“If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.”
“He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.”
“If a servant is gently cared for from his early years, he will become a cause of sorrow in the end.”
“He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.”
When prophecy fails, the people will be scattered. Yet truly, whoever guards the law is blessed.
A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.
Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.
A short-tempered man provokes quarrels. And whoever is easily angered is more likely to sin.
Humiliation follows the arrogant. And glory shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Whoever participates with a thief hates his own soul; for he listens to his oath and does not denounce him.