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Proverbs 29:15
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Proverbs 29:15
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.(A)
Proverbs 29:15
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Proverbs 29:15
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15 The (A)rod and a rebuke give wisdom,
But a child [a]who gets his own way (B)brings shame to his mother.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:15 Lit left to himself
Proverbs 29:15
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Proverbs 29:15
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15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(A)
Proverbs 29:17
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Proverbs 29:17
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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
they will give delight to your heart.(A)
Proverbs 29:17
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Proverbs 29:17
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to
Proverbs 29:17
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Proverbs 29:17
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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.(A)
Proverbs 29:19
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Proverbs 29:19
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19 By mere words slaves are not disciplined,
for though they understand, they will not give heed.
Proverbs 29:19
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Proverbs 29:19
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19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.
Proverbs 29:19
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Proverbs 29:19
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19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
though they understand, they will not respond.
Proverbs 29:21
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Proverbs 29:21
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21 A slave pampered from childhood
will come to a bad end.[a]
Footnotes
- 29.21 Vg: Meaning of Heb uncertain
Proverbs 29:21
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Proverbs 29:21
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21 One who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be rebellious.
Proverbs 29:21
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Proverbs 29:21
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21 A servant pampered from youth
will turn out to be insolent.
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