Proverbs 29:19
Proverbs 29:19 New King James Version (NKJV)
A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:19 The Message (MSG)
It takes more than talk to keep workers in line; mere words go in one ear and out the other.
Proverbs 29:19 King James Version (KJV)
A servant will not be corrected by words: For though he understand he will not answer.
Proverbs 29:19 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.
Proverbs 29:19 New Century Version (NCV)
Words alone cannot correct a servant, because even if they understand, they won’t respond.
Proverbs 29:19 American Standard Version (ASV)
A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed.
Proverbs 29:19 New International Version (NIV)
Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
Proverbs 29:19 Amplified Bible (AMP)
A servant will not be corrected by words alone; For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].
Proverbs 29:19 New Living Translation (NLT)
Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.