15 The rod and rebuke give (A)wisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

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

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17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

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

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19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.

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

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21 He who pampers his servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.

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

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