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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 29, Verse 16

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15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
King James Version
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
American Standard Version
When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth; But the righteous shall look upon their fall.
New English Translation
When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.
World English Bible
When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
18
Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
19
A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20
Seest thou a man [that is] hasty in his words? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
21
He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become [his] son at the length.
22
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.
23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
24
Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.
25
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26
Many seek the ruler's favour; but [every] man's judgment [cometh] from the LORD.