Proverbs 29:15-27

New International Version

¹⁵ A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
    but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.^(A)

¹⁶ When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.^(B)

¹⁷ Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.^(C)

¹⁸ Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.^(D)

¹⁹ Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
    though they understand, they will not respond.

²⁰ Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.^(E)

²¹ A servant pampered from youth
    will turn out to be insolent.

²² An angry person stirs up conflict,
    and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.^(F)

²³ Pride brings a person low,^(G)
    but the lowly in spirit gain honor.^(H)

²⁴ The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
    they are put under oath and dare not testify.^(I)

²⁵ Fear^(J) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord^(K) is kept safe.^(L)

²⁶ Many seek an audience with a ruler,^(M)
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.^(N)

²⁷ The righteous detest the dishonest;
    the wicked detest the upright.^(O)