Proverbs 22:15
Modern English Version
15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child,
but the rod of correction will drive it far from him.
Proverbs 22:15
New King James Version
15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
(A)The rod of correction will drive it far from him.
Proverbs 23:13-14
Modern English Version
Saying Thirteen
13 Do not withhold correction from a child,
for if you beat him with the rod, he will not die.
14 You shall beat him with the rod,
and deliver his soul from death.
Proverbs 23:13-14
New King James Version
13 (A)Do not withhold correction from a child,
For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.
14 You shall beat him with a rod,
And deliver his soul from [a]hell.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:14 Or Sheol
Proverbs 29:15
Modern English Version
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
Proverbs 29:15
New King James Version
15 The rod and rebuke give (A)wisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29:17
Modern English Version
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Proverbs 29:17
New King James Version
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Proverbs 29:19
Modern English Version
19 A servant will not be corrected by words,
for though he understands he will not answer.
Proverbs 29:19
New King James Version
19 A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:21
Modern English Version
21 He who delicately brings up his servant from a child
will have him as a son in the end.
Proverbs 29:21
New King James Version
21 He who pampers his servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.
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