Proverbs 29:19

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:19

BSB
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
AKJV
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
CPDV
A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond.
ERV
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed.
NHEB
A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond.
SMT
A servant will not be corrected by words: for he will understand and not answer.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 29:19

AservantH5650Noun MasculinewillnotbecorrectedH3256VerbbywordsH1697Noun MasculineforthoughheunderstandH995VerbhewillnotanswerH4617Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 29:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 29:19
Summary
Stubborn servant ignores verbal instruction deliberately
Event
Servant refuses correction through speech
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom