Proverbs 29:17

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

Proverbs 29:17 in Other Translations

KJV
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
ESV
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
NLT
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.
MSG
17 Discipline your children; you'll be glad you did - they'll turn out delightful to live with.
CSB
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you comfort; he will also give you delight.

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 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.
18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.
19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S ver 15; Proverbs 10:1
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