Proverbs 29:17

17 ¹Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also ²delight 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 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; But the righteous will see their fall.

17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.

18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law.

19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; For though he understands, there will be no response.

Cross References

• 1. Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 29:15
• 2. Proverbs 10:1

Footnotes

• [a] Lit "give delight to"