Proverbs 29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
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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.
Catholic Public Domain Version
A servant cannot be taught by words, because he understands what you say, but he disdains to respond