Proverbs 29:19
A [stubbourne] seruaunt wyll not be the better for wordes: for though he vnderstande, yet will he not regarde them.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
In Context
18When the worde of God is not preached, the people perishe: but well is hym that kepeth the lawe.
20Seest thou a man that is hastie to speake vnaduisedly? there is more hope in a foole then in hym.
Cross References
Proverbs 30:22A seruaunt that beareth rule, a foole that is full fedde,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:19
Miscellaneous Maxims. 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. See here, I. The misery of the people that want a settled ministry: Where there is no vision, no prophet to expound the law, no priest or Levite to teach the good knowledge of the Lord, no means of grace, the word of the Lord is scarce, there is no open vision ( 1 Sam. iii. 1 ), where it is so the people perish; the word has many significations, any of which will apply here. 1. The people are made naked,… Read the whole commentary →