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Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, that he may give thee rest, that he may give delight to thy soul.
Proverbs 29:17 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 When a king judgeth faithfully the poor, his throne, to futurity, shall be established.
15 A rod with rebuke, giveth wisdom, but, a youth unrestrained, bringeth shame to his mother.
16 When the lawless become great, transgression increaseth, but, the righteous, shall behold, their ruin.
17 Correct thy son, that he may give thee rest, that he may give delight to thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, a people is let loose, but, he that keepeth instruction, how happy is he!
19 By words, a servant will not be corrected, though he perceiveth, yet is there no answer.
20 Thou hast seen a man hasty in his words,—there is, more hope of a dullard, than of him.
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