Proverbs 29:17-19

King James Version

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

¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

¹⁹A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

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.

¹⁷Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

¹⁸^(A)Where there is no ^[a]revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But ^(B)happy is he who keeps the law.

¹⁹A servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.

King James Version (KJV)

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New International Version (NIV)