Proverbs 29:17

17 Correct your children, and you will be proud; they will give you satisfaction.

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 Correction and punishment make children wise, but those left alone will disgrace their mother.

16 When there are many wicked people, there is much sin, but those who do right will see them destroyed.

17 Correct your children, and you will be proud; they will give you satisfaction.

18 Where there is no word from God, people are uncontrolled, but those who obey what they have been taught are happy.

19 Words alone cannot correct a servant, because even if he understands, he won't respond.