Proverbs 29:19

Proverbs 29:19 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

19Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;

though they understand, they will not respond.

19A slave will not be instructed by words alone;

For though he understands, there will be no response.

19A slave will not be instructed by words alone;

For though he understands, there will be no response.

19A servant will not be corrected by words alone;

For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].

19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone;

though he understands, he will not respond.

19Servants can’t be corrected only by words.

Even if they understand, they won’t obey.