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Proverbs 29:19
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:19 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 29:19 in other translations
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
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In context
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 A servant pampered from his youth will bring grief in the end.
22 An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
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