Proverbs 29:21 meaning and explanation

A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.

Proverbs 29:21, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb comes from a collection of Solomon's wise sayings, addressed to a young person learning to govern life well. In the ancient household, a servant was part of the family economy, and "pampered" means treated with indulgence from childhood rather than trained in responsibility.

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