Proverbs 29:19

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

By mere words slaves are not disciplined, for though they understand, they will not give heed.

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A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.

I call to my servant, but he gives me no answer; I must myself plead with him.

a slave when he becomes king and a fool when glutted with food,

Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but happy are those who keep the law.

Do you see someone who is hasty in speech? There is more hope for a fool than for anyone like that.