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Proverbs 29:15-16
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 29:15-16
New American Standard Bible
15 The (A)rod and a rebuke give wisdom,
But a child [a]who gets his own way (B)brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked [b]increase, wrongdoing increases;
But the (C)righteous will see their downfall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:15 Lit left to himself
- Proverbs 29:16 Or become great
Proverbs 29:15-16
New International Version
Proverbs 29:15-16
New International Version
15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(A)
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.(B)
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