I have called my servant, but he gives no answer – I have to beg him with my mouth.
Proverbs 29:19 - The Scriptures 2009 A servant is not disciplined by words; Though he understands, he does not respond. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 A servant will not be corrected by words: For though he understand he will not answer. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A servant will not be corrected by words alone; for though he understands, he will not answer [the master who mistreats him]. American Standard Version (1901) A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed. Common English Bible Servants aren’t disciplined by words; they might understand, but they don’t respond. Catholic Public Domain Version A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer. |
I have called my servant, but he gives no answer – I have to beg him with my mouth.
A whip for a horse, a bridle for a donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back.
Where there is no vision, the people are let loose, But blessed is he who guards the Torah.
Have you seen a man hasty in his words? There is more expectancy for a fool than for him.
Under a servant when he reigns, And a fool when he is satisfied with food,