King James Bible
KJVA servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 29:19 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A servant will not be corrected by words; For though he understand, he will not give heed. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and will not answer. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not give heed. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understandeth, he will not answer. | |
World English BibleWEB | A servant can't be corrected by words. Though he understands, yet he will not respond. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | By words a servant is not instructed though he understand, And there is nothing answering. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. |