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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 29, Verse 17

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When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
King James Version
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
American Standard Version
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
New English Translation
Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.
World English Bible
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your 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.
27
An unjust man [is] an abomination to the just: and [he that is] upright in the way [is] abomination to the wicked.