Proverbs 29:17

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

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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:17

BSB
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
AKJV
Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.
CPDV
Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.
ERV
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
NHEB
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
SMT
Correct thy son and he shall cause thee to rest, and he shall give delight to thy soul.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 29:17

CorrectH3256VerbthysonH1121Noun MasculineandheshallgivetheerestH5117VerbyeaheshallgiveH5414VerbdelightH4574Noun MasculineuntothysoulH5315Noun Feminine

Commentary for Proverbs 29:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 29:17
Summary
Disciplining your child brings parental peace happiness
Event
Discipline produces parental contentment
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom