Proverbs 29:15
Holman 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
- Proverbs 29:15 Lit youth sent away
Proverbs 29:15
New Living Translation
15 To discipline a child produces wisdom,
but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
Proverbs 29:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind(A)
and give you delight.
Proverbs 29:17
New Living Translation
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
and will make your heart glad.
Proverbs 29:19
Holman Christian Standard Bible
19 A slave cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.(A)
Proverbs 29:19
New Living Translation
19 Words alone will not discipline a servant;
the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.
Proverbs 29:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 A slave pampered from his youth
will become arrogant[a] later on.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:21 Hb obscure
Proverbs 29:21
New Living Translation
21 A servant pampered from childhood
will become a rebel.
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