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


In Context

14 If a king judges the poor with fairness, his throne will always be secure.

15 The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin, but the righteous will see their downfall.

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

18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.

19 A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.

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 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 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.