Proverbs 29:15
Modern English Version
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
Proverbs 29:15
Lexham English Bible
15 As for a rod and reproof, they[a] will give wisdom,
but a neglected child is disgraced by his mother.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:15 Hebrew “it”
Proverbs 29:17
Modern English Version
17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
yes, he will give delight to your soul.
Proverbs 29:17
Lexham English Bible
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest,
and they will give delight to your soul.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:17 Or “life,” or “inner self”
Proverbs 29:19
Modern English Version
19 A servant will not be corrected by words,
for though he understands he will not answer.
Proverbs 29:19
Lexham English Bible
19 By words, a servant is not disciplined,
for he will understand, but there is no giving heed.
Proverbs 29:21
Modern English Version
21 He who delicately brings up his servant from a child
will have him as a son in the end.
Proverbs 29:21
Lexham English Bible
21 He who pampers his servant from childhood,
arrogance will be his end.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:21 Literally “and its/his end will be arrogance”
The Holy Bible, Modern English Version. Copyright © 2014 by Military Bible Association. Published and distributed by Charisma House.
2012 by Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software