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


In Context

14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

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

18 When prophecy shall fail, the people shall be scattered abroad: but he that keepeth the law is blessed.

19 A slave will not be corrected by words: because he understandeth what thou sayest, and 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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:17Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall 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.