Proverbs 29:19
Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
In context
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire. 18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction. 19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond. 20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.
21 A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent. 22 An angry person stirs up conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 29:19 in the KJV
A servant will not be corrected by words: For though he understand he will not answer.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:19 in the ESV
By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.