Proverbs 29:17

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

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 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

• [a] Or "life," or "inner self"