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15 As for a rod and reproof, they[a] will give wisdom,
    but a neglected child is disgraced by his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 29:15 Hebrew “it”

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom;
But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest,
    and they will give delight to your soul.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Or “life,” or “inner self”

17 Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest;
Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

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