16 When degenerates take charge, crime runs wild,
    but the righteous will eventually observe their collapse.

17 Discipline your children; you’ll be glad you did—
    they’ll turn out delightful to live with.

18 If people can’t see what God is doing,
    they stumble all over themselves;
But when they attend to what he reveals,
    they are most blessed.

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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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