19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.
19 It takes more than talk to keep workers in line; mere words go in one ear and out the other.
19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words; For though he understands, he will not respond.
19 Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:19
Commentary on Proverbs 29:19
(Read Proverbs 29:19)
Here is an unprofitable, slothful, wicked servant; one that serves not from conscience, or love, but from fear.