OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 17

Proverbs 29:17

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Correct your son, and he will give you peace;

yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

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Proverbs 29:14–20

14

The king who fairly judges the poor,

his throne shall be established forever.

15

The rod of correction gives wisdom,

but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

16

When the wicked increase, sin increases;

but the righteous will see their downfall.

17
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Correct your son, and he will give you peace;

yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

18

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;

but one who keeps the law is blessed.

19

A servant can’t be corrected by words.

Though he understands, yet he will not respond.

20

Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?

There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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