Proverbs 29:19

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not give heed.

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

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

Where there is no prophecy the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

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

a slave when he becomes king, and a fool when he is filled with food;