Proverbs 29:17
King James Version (KJV)
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
In context
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
Proverbs 29:17 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; 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.