15 The (A)rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child [a]who gets his own way (B)brings shame to his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 29:15 Lit left to himself

15 The (A)rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child [a]left to himself (B)brings shame to his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 29:15 Lit set loose

15 The (A)rod and a rebuke give wisdom,
But a child [a]who gets his own way (B)brings shame to his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 29:15 Lit left to himself

17 (A)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also [a](B)delight your soul.

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to

17 (A)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
And he will (B)give delight to your soul.

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17 (A)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also [a](B)delight your soul.

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to