15 The rod and rebuke give (A)wisdom,
But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

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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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Notas al pie

  1. 29:15 Lit youth sent away

17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest;
Yes, he will 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 servant will not be corrected by mere words;
For though he understands, he will not respond.

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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 servant from childhood
Will have him as a son in the end.

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

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Notas al pie

  1. 29:21 Hb obscure