Proverbs 29:15
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)
Footnotes
- 29:15 Lit youth sent away
Proverbs 29:15
Common English Bible
15 The rod and correction lead to wisdom,
but children out of control shame their mothers.
Proverbs 29:17
Christian Standard Bible
17 Discipline your child,(A) and it will bring you peace of mind
and give you delight.
Proverbs 29:17
Common English Bible
17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
and bring delight into your life.
Proverbs 29:19
Christian Standard Bible
19 A servant cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.(A)
Proverbs 29:19
Common English Bible
19 Servants aren’t disciplined by words;
they might understand, but they don’t respond.
Proverbs 29:21
Christian Standard Bible
21 A servant pampered from his youth
will become arrogant[a] later on.
Footnotes
- 29:21 Hb obscure
Proverbs 29:21
Common English Bible
21 Pamper servants from a young age,
and later on there will be trouble.
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