Proverbs 29:17-19

Tree of Life Version

¹⁷Correct your son and he will give you rest.
He will bring delight to your soul.

¹⁸Where there is no divine vision people cast off restraint,
but blessed is the one who keeps Torah.

¹⁹A servant cannot be corrected by words,
for though he understands, he will not respond.

Proverbs 29:17-19

New International Version

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

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

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

Tree of Life Version (TLV)

New International Version (NIV)