Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
Proverbs 29:17 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Discipline your child, and it will bring you peace of mind and give you delight. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart. American Standard Version (1901) Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. Common English Bible Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind and bring delight into your life. Catholic Public Domain Version Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul. |
Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
The one who will not use the rod hates his son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Discipline your son while there is hope; don’t set your heart on being the cause of his death. ,
Foolishness is bound to the heart of a youth; a rod of discipline will separate it from him.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.