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16 When the wicked [a]increase, transgression increases;
But the (A)righteous will see their fall.
17 (B)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
And he will (C)give delight to your soul.
18 Where there is (D)no [b]vision, the people (E)are out of control,
But how (F)blessed is he who keeps the law.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
  2. Proverbs 29:18 Or revelation

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.(A)

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.(B)

18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(C)

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