Here is an unprofitable, slothful, wicked servant; one that serves not from conscience, or love, but from fear.
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Proverbs 29:19
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:1-27EXPOSITION This chapter reinforces many precept given previously.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:18-23Fatal defects in the social state I. THE WANT OF COMMANDING RELIGIOUS TEACHING. The great prophets of Israel were the great instructors of the people. They declared Jehovah's living oracles; they made clear the eternal…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 29:19Here is the description of an unprofitable, slothful, wicked servant, a slave that serves not from conscience, or love, but purely from fear. Let those that have such servants put on patience to bear the vexation and no…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 29:19A servant will not be corrected by words. Mere words will not suffice to teach a slave, any more than a child, true, practical wisdom. He needs severer measures, even the correction of personal discipline. Septuagint, "…Joseph S. Exell and contributors