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

22 An angry man stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered man[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. Proverbs 29:21 Hb obscure
  2. Proverbs 29:22 Lit a master of rage

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