Proverbs 29:15-17

More Proverbs of Solomon

¹⁵ _v The rod and reproof give wisdom,
but a child left to himself _w brings shame to his mother.
¹⁶ When the wicked increase, transgression increases,
but _x the righteous will look upon their downfall.
¹⁷ _y Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
he will give delight to your heart.

1. Cross References
   Proverbs 29:17
   Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
   
2. Cross References
   Proverbs 10:1
   The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.
   Proverbs 17:25
   A foolish son is a grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.
   
3. Cross References
   Psalms 37:34
   Wait for the Lord and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off.
   Psalms 37:36
   But he passed away, and behold, he was no more; though I sought him, he could not be found.
   Psalms 58:10
   The righteous will rejoice when he sees the vengeance; he will bathe his feet in the blood of the wicked.
   Psalms 91:8
   You will only look with your eyes and see the recompense of the wicked.
   Psalms 92:11
   My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants.
   
4. Cross References
   Proverbs 13:24
   Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.