Proverbs 29:17

17 If you train your children, they will give you peace. They will bring delight to you.

Proverbs 29:17 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 29:17

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest
Ease of mind, satisfaction and contentment, freedom from all anxious thoughts and cares; the correction being taken in good part, and succeeding according to wish and design; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul;
by his tenderness to his parents, obedience to them, and respect for them; by his prudent behaviour among men; by his sobriety, diligence, and industry in his calling; by his fear of God, and walking in his ways; than which nothing can give a greater delight and pleasure to religious parents.

Proverbs 29:17 In-Context

15 If a child is corrected, he becomes wise. But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

16 When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin. But those who do right will see them destroyed.

17 If you train your children, they will give you peace. They will bring delight to you.

18 Where there is no message from God, the people don't control themselves. But blessed are those who obey the law.

19 A servant can't be corrected only by words. Even if he understands, he won't obey.