Proverbs 29:14-19

English Standard Version

¹⁴ If a king ^(A)faithfully judges the poor,
    his throne will ^(B)be established forever.
^15 (C)The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a child left to himself ^(D)brings shame to his mother.
¹⁶ When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
    but ^(E)the righteous will look upon their downfall.
^17 (F)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
    he will give delight to your heart.
¹⁸ Where ^(G)there is no prophetic vision the people ^(H)cast off restraint,^[a]
    but blessed is he who ^(I)keeps the law.
¹⁹ By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
    for though he understands, he will not respond.