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17 
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.
18 
Where there is no vision [no revelation of God and His word], the people are unrestrained;
But happy and blessed is he who keeps the law [of God].(A)
19 
A servant will not be corrected by words alone;
For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].

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

18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(B)

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

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