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Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

Proverbs 29:19 · King James Version

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Proverbs 29:19 in other translations

BSB Berean Standard Bible

A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.

WEB World English Bible

A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

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 are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

22 An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

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