Proverbs 29:17
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
In context
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16 When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law.
19 A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:17 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
- KJV King James Version
- Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
- WEB World English Bible
- Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.