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Proverbs 29:19

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19A servant can’t be corrected only by words.

Even if he understands, he won’t obey.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

By mere words a servant is not disciplined,

for though he understands, he will not respond.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;

though they understand, they will not respond.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A servant cannot be disciplined by words;

though he understands, he doesn’t respond.

NLTNew Living Translation

Words alone will not discipline a servant;

the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

By words, a servant is not disciplined,

for he will understand, but there is no giving heed.

KJV 1900King James Version

A servant will not be corrected by words:

For though he understand he will not answer.