I call for my servant, but he does not answer, even if I beg him with my own mouth.
Proverbs 29:19 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised A servant cannot be disciplined by words; though he understands, he doesn’t respond. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 call for my servant, but he does not answer, even if I beg him with my own mouth.
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools.
Without revelation , people run wild, but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.
Do you see someone who speaks too soon? There is more hope for a fool than for him.