The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Proverbs 29:17 - Tree of Life Version Correct your son and he will give you rest. He will bring delight to your soul. 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. |
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent with discipline.
Discipline your son while there is hope. Do not set your heart on his death.
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but a rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.