17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace; they will bring you the delights you desire.

Other Translations of Proverbs 29:17

King James Version

17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

English Standard Version

17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

The Message

17 Discipline your children; you'll be glad you did - they'll turn out delightful to live with.

New King James Version

17 Correct your son, and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul.

New Living Translation

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:17

Commentary on Proverbs 29:17

(Read Proverbs 29:17)

Children must not be suffered to go without rebuke when they do amiss.