Proverbs 29:19

19 By mere words servants are not disciplined, for though they understand, they will not give heed.

Proverbs 29:19 In-Context

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest; they will give delight to your heart.
18 Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but happy are those who keep the law.
19 By mere words servants are not disciplined, for though they understand, they will not give heed.
20 Do you see someone who is hasty in speech? There is more hope for a fool than for anyone like that.
21 A slave pampered from childhood will come to a bad end.
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