Proverbs 29:15-18

English Standard Version

^15 (A)The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a child left to himself ^(B)brings shame to his mother.
¹⁶ When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
    but ^(C)the righteous will look upon their downfall.
^17 (D)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
    he will give delight to your heart.
¹⁸ Where ^(E)there is no prophetic vision the people ^(F)cast off restraint,^[a]
    but blessed is he who ^(G)keeps the law.