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

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

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19 A slave will not be corrected by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no answer.

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

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21 He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be [a]arrogant.

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  1. Proverbs 29:21 Or a son

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

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