Mishle 29:17

17 Correct binecha, and he shall give thee rest; indeed, he shall give delight unto thy nefesh.

Mishle 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.

Mishle 29:17 In-Context

15 The shevet (rod) and tokhakhat (reproof) give chochmah, but a na’ar (child) left to himself bringeth immo to shame.

16 When the resha’im are multiplied, peysha (transgression) increaseth, but the tzaddikim shall see their downfall.

17 Correct binecha, and he shall give thee rest; indeed, he shall give delight unto thy nefesh.

18 Where there is no chazon (prophetic vision), the people cast off restaint [i.e., perish ungovernable], but he that is shomer over the torah, happy is he.

19 An eved will not be corrected by devarim, for though he understand he will not answer.