Proverbs 29:19

New King James Version

A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.

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I call my servant, but he gives no answer; I beg him with my mouth.

A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back.

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.

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

For a servant when he reigns, A fool when he is filled with food,