19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
20 Do you see a person who is (A)hasty with his words?
There is (B)more hope for a fool than for him.

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19 Words alone will not discipline a servant;
    the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.

20 There is more hope for a fool
    than for someone who speaks without thinking.

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