12 If a (A)ruler pays attention to falsehood,
All his ministers become wicked.

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12 If a ruler listens to falsehood,
    all his officials will be wicked.

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19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.

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19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
    for though he understands, he will not give heed.

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21 One who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be rebellious.

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21 He who pampers his servant from childhood,
    will in the end find him his heir.[a]

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 29:21 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain