Proverbs 29:16-21

New American Standard Bible

¹⁶ When the wicked ^[a]increase, wrongdoing increases;
But the ^(A)righteous will see their downfall.
^17 (B)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also ^[b](C)delight your soul.
¹⁸ Where there is ^(D)no ^[c]vision, the people ^(E)are unrestrained,
But ^(F)happy is one who keeps the Law.
¹⁹ A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
²⁰ Do you see a person who is ^(G)hasty with his words?
There is ^(H)more hope for a fool than for him.
²¹ One who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be rebellious.