Proverbs 29:19
What does Proverbs 29:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A servant will not be trained by words; for though the sense of the words is clear to him, he will not give attention.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.
Context
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.
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