Proverbs 29:17

Bible in Basic English 1965

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

Cross References

Proverbs 10:1

A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

Proverbs 13:24

He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.

Proverbs 19:18

Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.

Proverbs 22:15

Foolish ways are deep-seated in the heart of a child, but the rod of punishment will send them far from him.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.