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15 As for a rod and reproof, they[a] will give wisdom,
    but a neglected child is disgraced by his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 29:15 Hebrew “it”

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest,
    and they will give delight to your soul.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Or “life,” or “inner self”

19 By words, a servant is not disciplined,
    for he will understand, but there is no giving heed.

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21 He who pampers his servant from childhood,
    arrogance will be his end.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 29:21 Literally “and its/his end will be arrogance”