Proverbs 29:17

Correct thy sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
- Basic English Bible

Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
- Darby Bible

Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
- Webster's Bible

Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
- World English Bible

Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:17

29:15 Left - Suffered to follow his own will without restraint and chastening.

29:18 No vision - No prophecy; no publick preaching of God's word.

29:19 A servant - Who is so not only in condition, but also in the temper of his mind, disingenuous, and stubborn. Words - By mere words. Tho' - Though he know thy mind, and his own duty.