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Proverbs 29:19-21
Living Bible
Proverbs 29:19-21
Living Bible
19 Sometimes[a] mere words are not enough—discipline is needed. For the words may not be heeded.
20 There is more hope for a fool than for a man of quick temper.
21 Pamper a servant from childhood, and he will expect you to treat him as a son!
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- Proverbs 29:19 Sometimes, literally, “For a servant.”
Proverbs 29:19-21
New International Version
Proverbs 29:19-21
New International Version
19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
though they understand, they will not respond.
20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.(A)
21 A servant pampered from youth
will turn out to be insolent.
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