Proverbs 29:16-18

New Living Translation

¹⁶When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,
but the godly will live to see their downfall.

¹⁷Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
and will make your heart glad.

¹⁸When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild.
But whoever obeys the law is joyful.

Proverbs 29:16-18

New International Version

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

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

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

New Living Translation (NLT)

New International Version (NIV)