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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 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

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

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

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

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  1. 29:21 Hb obscure