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Proverbs 29:17

Proverbs chapter 29 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

Context

v.16When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

v.17This passage

v.18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; But he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 29:15

    The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

  • Proverbs 13:24

    He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

  • Proverbs 19:18

    Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.

  • Proverbs 22:15

    Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

  • Proverbs 10:1

    The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

  • Proverbs 23:13

    Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.