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15 The rod of correction[a] bestows wisdom,
    but an unreprimanded youth will bring shame on his mother.
16 When the wicked are in power, sins increase,
    but the righteous will witness their downfall.
17 If you correct your son,[b] he will give you peace of mind
    and bring delight to your soul.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:15 Rod of correction: see note on Prov 13:24.
  2. Proverbs 29:17 Correct your son: teach him and train him (see Prov 13:24; 22:6).