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He who pampers his servant from youth Will have him become a son in the end.
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The Danger of Indulgence
All commentators agree this proverb is a warning against over-indulgence. Pampering a servant or subordinate does not foster loyalty but entitlement. Scholars explain that the indulged person will eventually forget their proper role, become demanding, and may even try to usurp the position and privileges of a rightful heir, leading to disorder.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Son - The Hebrew word occurs here only and is therefore of doubtful meaning. The favored slave, petted and pampered from boyhood, will claim…
19th Century
Anglican
Shall have him become his son at the last.— Confidential slaves sometimes rose to be the heirs of their master’s property…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that delicately brings up his servant from a child: In a very tender and affluent way uses him with great familiarity;…
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Proper treatment of a servant does not mean indulgence, which would ruin even a child. The body is a servant to the soul; those who indulge it and …
