Proverbs 29:19 meaning and explanation
A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:19, Berean Standard Bible
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This proverb observes a household reality in ancient Israel, where servants or slaves worked under a master's authority. The speaker is a wisdom teacher, and the point is practical: some people grasp instruction with their minds but are not moved by it.
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