Proverbs 29:17

The Flourishing of the Righteous

16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

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Berean Standard Bible
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
American Standard Version (1901)
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Bible in Basic English
Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
Free Bible Version
Discipline your children and they won't give you any worries; they will make you very happy.
Geneva Bible 1599
Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
King James (Authorized) Version
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
One Unity Resource Bible
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Translation for Translators
If you discipline your children, they will no longer do things that will cause you to be worried; instead, they will do things that will delight you [SYN].
Unlocked Literal Bible
Discipline your son and he will give you rest; he will bring delights into your life.
Noah Webster Bible
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
World English Bible
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Young's Literal Translation
Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.