Proverbs 29:19
A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
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Referenced Verses
- Job 19:16 : 16 I call to my servant, and he gives me no answer. I beg him with my 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 For a servant when he is king; a fool when he is filled with food;
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- Prov 29:20-212 verses77%
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
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10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
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1 He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.
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21 Also don't take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;
- Prov 26:3-53 verses74%
3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the back of fools!
4 Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
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20 You see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.
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6 A senseless man doesn't know, neither does a fool understand this:
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22 For a servant when he is king; a fool when he is filled with food;
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14 for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
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9 Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
- Prov 29:17-182 verses72%
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.
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14 Yes, I am as a man who doesn't hear, in whose mouth are no reproofs.
- Prov 29:11-122 verses72%
11 A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
12 If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.
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32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.
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18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.
- Prov 17:27-282 verses71%
27 He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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9 If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.
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18 If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, who will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and, though they chasten him, will not listen to them;
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10 "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
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12 and the book is delivered to one who is not educated, saying, "Read this, please;" and he says, "I can't read."
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29 He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.
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5 A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.
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19 He will not strive, nor shout; neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
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19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
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11 My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:
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1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.
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25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
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19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
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2 A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.
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13 He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
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27 You shall speak all these words to them; but they will not listen to you: you shall also call to them; but they will not answer you.
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10 A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
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17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.
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12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
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9 Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;
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16 I call to my servant, and he gives me no answer. I beg him with my mouth.
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1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
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29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.
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22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.
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16 "If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.
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33 If not, listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom."
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19 because they have not listened to my words, says Yahweh, with which I sent to them my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them; but you would not hear, says Yahweh.
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9 Don't be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, who are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you.