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Proverbs 29:15-22
English Standard Version
Proverbs 29:15-22
English Standard Version
15 (A)The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself (B)brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but (C)the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17 (D)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.
18 Where (E)there is no prophetic vision the people (F)cast off restraint,[a]
but blessed is he who (G)keeps the law.
19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
for though he understands, he will not respond.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
(H)There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 Whoever pampers his servant from childhood
will in the end find him his heir.[b]
22 (I)A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and one given to anger causes much transgression.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:18 Or the people are discouraged
- Proverbs 29:21 The meaning of the Hebrew word rendered his heir is uncertain
Proverbs 29:15-22
New International Version
Proverbs 29:15-22
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)
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.(C)
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(D)
19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
though they understand, they will not respond.
20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.(E)
21 A servant pampered from youth
will turn out to be insolent.
22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.(F)
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