Bible verse
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:19 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 29.
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
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.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
KJV
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
ASV
A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
ERV
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.
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