19A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.


In Context

16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.

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

20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

Proverbs 29:19 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:19A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:19A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:19A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:19A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, he will not answer.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:19By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.