Proverbs 29:19

World English Bible (2000)

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;

Similar Verses (AI)

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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.

    21He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.

  • Prov 19:10
    75%

    10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

  • Prov 29:1
    74%

    1He who is often rebuked and stiffens his neck will be destroyed suddenly, with no remedy.

  • Eccl 7:21
    74%

    21Also don't take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;

  • Prov 26:3-5
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    74%

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

    4Don't answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.

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

  • Isa 42:20
    73%

    20You see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.

  • Ps 92:6
    72%

    6A senseless man doesn't know, neither does a fool understand this:

  • Prov 30:22
    72%

    22For a servant when he is king; a fool when he is filled with food;

  • Job 32:14
    72%

    14for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.

  • Prov 23:9
    72%

    9Don't speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

  • Prov 29:17-18
    2 verses
    72%

    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.

  • Ps 38:14
    72%

    14Yes, I am as a man who doesn't hear, in whose mouth are no reproofs.

  • Prov 29:11-12
    2 verses
    72%

    11A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.

    12If a ruler listens to lies, all of his officials are wicked.

  • Prov 15:32
    71%

    32He who refuses correction despises his own soul, but he who listens to reproof gets understanding.

  • Prov 13:18
    71%

    18Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored.

  • Prov 17:27-28
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    71%

    27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.

    28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

  • Prov 29:9
    71%

    9If a wise man goes to court with a foolish man, the fool rages or scoffs, and there is no peace.

  • Deut 21:18
    71%

    18If 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;

  • Prov 30:10
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    10"Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.

  • Isa 29:12
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    12and the book is delivered to one who is not educated, saying, "Read this, please;" and he says, "I can't read."

  • Prov 11:29
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    29He who troubles his own house shall inherit the wind. The foolish shall be servant to the wise of heart.

  • Prov 15:5
    70%

    5A fool despises his father's correction, but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.

  • Matt 12:19
    70%

    19He will not strive, nor shout; neither will anyone hear his voice in the streets.

  • Prov 10:19
    70%

    19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

  • Prov 3:11
    70%

    11My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof:

  • Prov 13:1
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    1A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke.

  • Prov 19:25
    70%

    25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

  • Prov 19:19
    70%

    19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.

  • Prov 17:2
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    2A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who causes shame, and shall have a part in the inheritance among the brothers.

  • Prov 18:13
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    13He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.

  • Jer 7:27
    70%

    27You 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.

  • Prov 17:10
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    10A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.

  • Eccl 9:17
    70%

    17The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the cry of him who rules among fools.

  • Prov 15:12
    69%

    12A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.

  • Titus 2:9
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    9Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;

  • Job 19:16
    69%

    16I call to my servant, and he gives me no answer. I beg him with my mouth.

  • Prov 15:1
    69%

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

  • Prov 10:17
    69%

    17He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

  • Prov 14:29
    69%

    29He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

  • Prov 27:22
    69%

    22Though you grind a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, yet his foolishness will not be removed from him.

  • Job 34:16
    69%

    16"If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.

  • Job 33:33
    69%

    33If not, listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom."

  • Jer 29:19
    69%

    19because 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.

  • Ps 32:9
    69%

    9Don'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.