Proverbs 29:19

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

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Read Proverbs 29:19 in the flow of Proverbs29 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Proverbs29 to see the surrounding context.

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BSBPD

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

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Proverbs 29:19 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Job 19:16I call for my servant, but he does not answer, though I implore him with my own mouth.
  2. Proverbs 26:3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
  3. Proverbs 30:22a servant who becomes king, a fool who is filled with food,

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