Proverbs 29:17

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest, and they will give delight to your soul.

Proverbs 29:17 In-Context

15 As for a rod and reproof, they will give wisdom, but a neglected child is disgraced [by] his mother.
16 With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase, but the righteous will look on his downfall.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest, and they will give delight to your soul.
18 When there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but as for he who guards instruction, happiness [is] his.
19 By words, a servant is not disciplined, for he will understand, but there is no giving heed.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "life," or "inner self"
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