21 A servant pampered from his youth
will become arrogant[a] later on.

22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered one[b] increases rebellion.(A)

23 A person’s pride will humble him,(B)
but a humble spirit will gain honor.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 29:21 Hb obscure
  2. 29:22 Lit a master of rage

21 A servant pampered from youth
    will turn out to be insolent.

22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
    and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.(A)

23 Pride brings a person low,(B)
    but the lowly in spirit gain honor.(C)

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