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Proverbs 29:16-18
New American Standard Bible 1995
Proverbs 29:16-18
New American Standard Bible 1995
16 When the wicked [a]increase, transgression increases;
But the (A)righteous will see their fall.
17 (B)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also [b](C)delight your soul.
18 Where there is (D)no [c]vision, the people (E)are unrestrained,
But (F)happy is he who keeps the law.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
- Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to
- Proverbs 29:18 Or revelation
Proverbs 29:16-18
New International Version
Proverbs 29:16-18
New International Version
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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