Proverbs 29:15
Expanded Bible
15 Correction and ·punishment [L the rod] make children wise,
but those ·left alone [unsupervised] will disgrace their mother.
Proverbs 29:15
Amplified Bible
15
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29:17
Expanded Bible
17 ·Correct [Instruct; Discipline] your children, and ·you will be proud [they will give you peace of mind];
they will give you ·satisfaction [delight].
Proverbs 29:17
Amplified Bible
17
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.
Proverbs 29:19
Expanded Bible
19 Words alone cannot ·correct [instruct] a servant,
because even if they understand, they won’t respond.
Proverbs 29:19
Amplified Bible
19
A servant will not be corrected by words alone;
For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].
Proverbs 29:21
Expanded Bible
21 If you ·spoil [pamper] your servants when they are young,
they will bring you ·grief [trouble] later on.
Proverbs 29:21
Amplified Bible
21
He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will find him to be a son in the end.
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