Proverbs 29:19

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A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; even if he understands, he will not respond.

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Referenced Verses

  • Job 19:16 : 16 I call to my servant, but he does not answer; I must plead with him with my own mouth.
  • Prov 26:3 : 3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.
  • Prov 30:22 : 22 A servant who becomes king, a fool who is filled with food,

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  • Prov 29:20-21
    2 verses
    77%

    20Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

    21If a servant is pampered from youth, in the end he will cause grief.

  • Prov 19:10
    75%

    10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

  • Prov 29:1
    74%

    1A man who is often corrected but stubbornly stiffens his neck will be suddenly broken beyond healing.

  • Eccl 7:21
    74%

    21Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you.

  • Prov 26:3-5
    3 verses
    74%

    3A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools.

    4Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will become like him yourself.

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  • Isa 42:20
    73%

    20You have seen many things, but you do not observe them; your ears are open, but you do not listen.

  • Ps 92:6
    72%

    6How great are Your works, O LORD! How profound are Your thoughts!

  • Prov 30:22
    72%

    22A servant who becomes king, a fool who is filled with food,

  • Job 32:14
    72%

    14But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

  • Prov 23:9
    72%

    9Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the insight of your words.

  • Prov 29:17-18
    2 verses
    72%

    17Discipline your son, and he will bring you peace; he will give delight to your soul.

    18Where there is no vision, the people run wild; but blessed is he who keeps the law.

  • Ps 38:14
    72%

    14But I am like a deaf man who does not hear, and like a mute man who cannot open his mouth.

  • Prov 29:11-12
    2 verses
    72%

    11A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man calmly holds it back.

    12If a ruler listens to falsehood, all his officials become wicked.

  • Prov 15:32
    71%

    32Those who ignore discipline despise themselves, but those who heed correction gain understanding.

  • Prov 13:18
    71%

    18Poverty and shame come to those who ignore discipline, but those who heed correction are honored.

  • Prov 17:27-28
    2 verses
    71%

    27The one who holds back his words has knowledge, and the one who is calm in spirit is a person of understanding.

    28Even a fool is considered wise if they keep silent, and discerning when they shut their lips.

  • Prov 29:9
    71%

    9When a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rages or laughs, there is no peace.

  • Deut 21:18
    71%

    18If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father or mother, and they discipline him but he will not listen to them,

  • Prov 30:10
    71%

    10Do not slander a servant to his master, or he will curse you, and you will be found guilty.

  • Isa 29:12
    70%

    12Or if the book is handed to someone who cannot read, and they are told, 'Read this, please,' they answer, 'I do not know how to read.'

  • Prov 11:29
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    29Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be a servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 15:5
    70%

    5A fool despises his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction is wise.

  • Matt 12:19
    70%

    19He will not quarrel or cry out, nor will anyone hear His voice in the streets.

  • Prov 10:19
    70%

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Prov 3:11
    70%

    11My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline, and do not be weary of His reproof.

  • Prov 13:1
    70%

    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a mocker does not heed rebuke.

  • Prov 19:25
    70%

    25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will gain wisdom; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 19:19
    70%

    19A person with great anger must bear the penalty; if you rescue them, you will have to do it again.

  • Prov 17:2
    70%

    2A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share in the inheritance among the brothers.

  • Prov 18:13
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    13To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.

  • Jer 7:27
    70%

    27When you speak all these words to them, they will not listen to you; when you call to them, they will not answer you.

  • Prov 17:10
    70%

    10A rebuke goes deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Eccl 9:17
    70%

    17The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler among fools.

  • Prov 15:12
    69%

    12A mocker resents correction; he will not consult the wise.

  • Titus 2:9
    69%

    9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

  • Job 19:16
    69%

    16I call to my servant, but he does not answer; I must plead with him with my own mouth.

  • Prov 15:1
    69%

    1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

  • Prov 10:17
    69%

    17The one who heeds discipline is on the path of life, but the one who rejects correction leads others astray.

  • Prov 14:29
    69%

    29Whoever is patient shows great understanding, but a quick-tempered person promotes folly.

  • Prov 27:22
    69%

    22Though you grind a fool like grain in a mortar with a pestle, their foolishness will not leave them.

  • Job 34:16
    69%

    16If you have understanding, listen to this; pay attention to the sound of my words.

  • Job 33:33
    69%

    33But if not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.

  • Jer 29:19
    69%

    19I will do this because they have not listened to my words—this is the LORD's declaration—that I sent to them again and again through my servants the prophets. And you also have not listened—this is the LORD's declaration.

  • Ps 32:9
    69%

    9Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled with bit and bridle or they will not come near you.