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17 ¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; he shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 ¶ Without prophetic vision, the people shall perish, but he that keeps the law is blessed.

19 ¶ A slave will not be corrected by words, for though he understands he will not obey.

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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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