I call my servant but he does not reply though I beg him with my own mouth.
Proverbs 29:19 - Tree of Life Version A servant cannot be corrected by words, for though he understands, he will not 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 my servant but he does not reply though I beg him with my own mouth.
A whip for a horse, a bridle for a donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
Where there is no divine vision people cast off restraint, but blessed is the one who keeps Torah.
Do you see someone hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than him.
under a slave when he becomes a king, a fool when he is stuffed with food,