Proverbs 29:19
A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
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Before · Proverbs 29:17–18
17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul. 18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
19A servant can’t be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.