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15 The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.(A)

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15 The (A)rod and a rebuke 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 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
    they will give delight to your heart.(A)

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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 By mere words slaves are not disciplined,
    for though they understand, they will not give heed.

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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 A slave pampered from childhood
    will come to a bad end.[a]

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  1. 29.21 Vg: Meaning of Heb uncertain

21 One who pampers his slave from childhood
Will in the end find him to be rebellious.

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