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Proverbs 29:19

A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond
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King James Version

A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

English Standard Version

By mere words a servant is not disciplined, for though he understands, he will not respond.

New International Version

A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.