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Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Proverbs 29:17 · King James Version
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Proverbs 29:17 in other translations
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.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
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In context
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
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