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15 The rod of correction gives wisdom,
    but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

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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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17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace;
    yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
    they will give delight to your heart.(A)

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19 A servant can’t be corrected by words.
    Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

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

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21 He who pampers his servant from youth
    will have him become a son in the end.

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

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Footnotes

  1. 29.21 Vg: Meaning of Heb uncertain