Proverbs 29:19
A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.
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Referenced Verses
- Job 19:16 : 16 I summon my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore him with my own mouth.
- Prov 26:3 : 3 A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
- Prov 30:22 : 22 under a servant who becomes king, under a fool who becomes stuffed with food,
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- Prov 29:20-212 verses77%
20 You have seen someone who is hasty in his words– there is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.
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10 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!
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1 The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.
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21 Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say; otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.
- Prov 26:3-53 verses74%
3 A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own opinion.
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20 You see many things, but don’t comprehend; their ears are open, but do not hear.”
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6 The spiritually insensitive do not recognize this; the fool does not understand this.
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22 under a servant who becomes king, under a fool who becomes stuffed with food,
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14 Job has not directed his words to me, and so I will not reply to him with your arguments.
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9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
- Prov 29:17-182 verses72%
17 Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.
18 When there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but the one who keeps the law, blessed is he!
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14 I am like a man who cannot hear and is incapable of arguing his defense.
- Prov 29:11-122 verses72%
11 A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.
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32 The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding.
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18 The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.
- Prov 17:27-282 verses71%
27 The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.
28 Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
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9 When a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.
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18 If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,
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10 Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you are found guilty.
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12 Or when they hand the scroll to one who can’t read and say,“Read this,” he says,“I can’t read.”
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29 The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.
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5 A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.
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19 He will not quarrel or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
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19 When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
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11 My child, do not despise discipline from the LORD, and do not loathe his rebuke.
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1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer has never listened to rebuke.
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25 Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
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19 A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.
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2 A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.
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13 The one who gives an answer before he listens– that is his folly and his shame.
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27 Then the LORD said to me,“When you tell them all this, they will not listen to you. When you call out to them, they will not respond to you.
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10 A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.
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17 Wisdom versus Fools, Sin, and Folly The words of the wise are heard in quiet, more than the shouting of a ruler is heard among fools.
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12 The scorner will not love one who corrects him; he will not go to the wise.
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9 Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,
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16 I summon my servant, but he does not respond, even though I implore him with my own mouth.
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1 A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
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17 The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.
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29 Someone with great understanding is slow to anger, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.
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22 If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.
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16 God Is Impartial and Omniscient“If you have understanding, listen to this, hear what I have to say.
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33 If not, you listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”
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19 For they have not paid attention to what I said to them through my servants the prophets whom I sent to them over and over again,’ says the LORD.‘And you exiles have not paid any attention to them either,’ says the LORD.
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9 Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.