Proverbs 29:17KJV

Protestant Bible · KJV · Verse 17 of 27

"Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul."
Proverbs 29:17

In context

15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left 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 no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy he.

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

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