Proverbs 29:16-18

New Life Version

¹⁶ When the sinful are many, sins become many, but those who are right with God will see their fall.

¹⁷ Punish your son when he does wrong and he will give you comfort. Yes, he will give joy to your soul.

¹⁸ Where there is no understanding of the Word of the Lord, the people do whatever they want to, but happy is he who keeps the law.