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15 Correct your children,
    and they will be wise;
children out of control
    disgrace their mothers.
16 Crime increases
    when crooks are in power,
but law-abiding citizens
    will see them fall.
17 If you correct your children,
they will bring you peace
    and happiness.

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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)

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

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