Proverbs 29:17

World English Bible

Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

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Proverbs 29:17 in other translations

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

Proverbs 29:17 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 29:17 in context

  1. 15The rod of correction gives wisdom,
    but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
  2. 16When the wicked increase, sin increases;
    but the righteous will see their downfall.
  3. 17Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
    yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
  4. 18Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
    but one who keeps the law is blessed.
  5. 19A servant can’t be corrected by words.
    Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

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