17Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.


In Context

14 A king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.

18 Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but happy is he that keepeth the law.

19 A servant is not corrected by words: he understandeth indeed, but he will not answer.

Proverbs 29:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:17Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:17Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:17Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:17Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.