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19 An eved will not be corrected by devarim, for though he understand he will not answer.

20 Seest thou an ish that is hasty in his devarim? There is more tikvah for a kesil (fool) than for him.

21 He that pampers his eved from youth up shall have him as his ben at the acharit (end).

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19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
    though they understand, they will not respond.

20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(A)

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

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