15 To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes, but the godly will live to see their downfall.
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:15-17
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.