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Proverbs 29:19

Proverbs chapter 29 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.

Context

v.18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

v.19This passage

v.20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 26:3

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

  • Proverbs 30:22

    For a servant when he is king; And a fool when he is filled with food;

  • Job 19:16

    I call unto my servant, and he giveth me no answer, ThoughI entreat him with my mouth.