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Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Proverbs 29:17 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 29:17 in other translations
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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In context
14 A King that iudgeth the poore in trueth, his throne shalbe established for euer.
15 The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth: but ye righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
18 Where there is no vision, the people decay: but he that keepeth the Lawe, is blessed.
19 A seruant will not be chastised with words: though he vnderstand, yet he will not answere.
20 Seest thou a man hastie in his matters? there is more hope of a foole, then of him.
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