Proverbs 29:21

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He that nourisheth his servant delicately from his childhood, afterwards shall find him stubborn.

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Hast thou seen a man hasty to speak? folly is rather to be looked for, than his amendment.

A passionate man provoketh quarrels: and he that is easily stirred up to wrath, shall be more prone to sin.

And Abram added: But to me thou hast not given seed: and lo, my servant, born in my house, shall be my heir.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.

By an odious woman when she is married: and by a bondwoman when she is heir to her mistress.

And the servant of a certain centurion, who was dear to him, being sick, was ready to die.

And the steward said within himself: What shall I do, because my lord taketh away from me the stewardship? To dig I am not able; to beg I am ashamed.

For she that liveth in pleasures, is dead while she is living.