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Proverbs 29:17-19
GOD’S WORD Translation
Proverbs 29:17-19
GOD’S WORD Translation
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind.
He will bring delight to your soul.
18 Without prophetic vision people run wild,
but blessed are those who follow ⌞God’s⌟ teachings.
19 A slave cannot be disciplined with words.
He will not respond, though he may understand.
Proverbs 29:17-19
New International Version
Proverbs 29:17-19
New International Version
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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