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

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  1. 29:15 Lit youth sent away

15 The rod and correction lead to wisdom,
    but children out of control shame their mothers.

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

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17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
    and bring delight into your life.

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

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19 Servants aren’t disciplined by words;
    they might understand, but they don’t respond.

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

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  1. 29:21 Hb obscure

21 Pamper servants from a young age,
    and later on there will be trouble.

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