Proverbs 29:15-17

Contemporary English Version

¹⁵ Correct your children,
    and they will be wise;
children out of control
    disgrace their mothers.
¹⁶ Crime increases
    when crooks are in power,
but law-abiding citizens
    will see them fall.
¹⁷ If you correct your children,
they will bring you peace
    and happiness.