I call to my servant, but he gives me no answer; I must plead with him with my mouth for mercy.
Proverbs 29:19 - English Standard Version 2016 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond. 更多版本King 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 to my servant, but he gives me no answer; I must plead with him with my mouth for mercy.
Where there is no prophetic vision 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.