Proverbs 29:19

Bible in Basic English 1965

A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.

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At my cry my servant gives me no answer, and I have to make a prayer to him.

A whip for the horse, a mouth-bit for the ass, and a rod for the back of the foolish.

Where there is no vision, the people are uncontrolled; but he who keeps the law will be happy.

Have you seen a man who is quick with his tongue? There is more hope for a foolish man than for him.

A servant when he becomes a king; a man without sense when his wealth is increased;