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Proverbs 29:15-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 29:15-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
15 The (A)rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child [a]who gets his own way (B)brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked [b]increase, transgression increases;
But the (C)righteous will see their fall.
17 (D)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also [c](E)delight your soul.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:15 Lit left to himself
- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
- Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to
Proverbs 29:15-17
New International Version
Proverbs 29:15-17
New International Version
15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(A)
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(B)
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.(C)
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