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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

In other versions

  • Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

    ASV

  • Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

    BBE

  • Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.

    DBY

  • Correct your son, and he will give you peace; Yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

    WEB

  • Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.

    YLT

  • Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your soul.

    ENG

  • Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.

    WBT

  • Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

    BSB

In context

15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

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