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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 (A)rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child [a]who gets his own way (B)brings shame to his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 29:15 Lit left to himself

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 (A)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also [a](B)delight your soul.

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to

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 slave will not be instructed by words alone;
For though he understands, there will be no response.

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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 He who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be a son.

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