15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:15-17
Commentary on Proverbs 29:15
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Parents must consider the benefit of due correction, and the mischief of undue indulgence.
Commentary on Proverbs 29:16
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Let not the righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience.
Commentary on Proverbs 29:17
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Children must not be suffered to go without rebuke when they do amiss.