Proverbs 29:15-27

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁵ A rod of correction imparts wisdom,^(A)
but a youth left to himself^[a]
is a disgrace to his mother.^(B)

¹⁶ When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,
but the righteous will see their downfall.^(C)

¹⁷ Discipline your child,^(D) and it will bring you peace of mind
and give you delight.

¹⁸ Without revelation^[b](E) people run wild,^(F)
but one who follows divine instruction will be happy.^(G)

¹⁹ A servant cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.^(H)

²⁰ Do you see someone who speaks too soon?^(I)
There is more hope for a fool than for him.^(J)

²¹ A servant pampered from his youth
will become arrogant^[c] later on.

²² An angry person stirs up conflict,
and a hot-tempered one^[d] increases rebellion.^(K)

²³ A person’s pride will humble him,^(L)
but a humble spirit will gain honor.^(M)

²⁴ To be a thief’s partner is to hate oneself;
he hears the curse but will not testify.^(N)

²⁵ The fear of mankind is a snare,^(O)
but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.^[e](P)

²⁶ Many desire a ruler’s favor,^(Q)
but a person receives justice from the Lord.^(R)

²⁷ An unjust person is detestable to the righteous,
and one whose way is upright
is detestable to the wicked.^(S)