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Proverbs 29:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Proverbs 29:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 29 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
Proverbs 29:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest (יַסֵּר בִּנְךָ וִינִיחֶךָ)—the imperative yaser means discipline, chasten, correct. The result is rest (vinicheka)—peace, quietness, relief from anxiety. An undisciplined child produces parental turmoil; a corrected child brings tranquility. Yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul (וְיִתֵּן מַעֲדַנִּים לְנַפְשֶׁךָ)—he will provide delights (ma'adanim, pleasures, dainties) to your soul.This reverses verse 15's shame. Faithful discipline yields multi-generational blessing—the joy of seeing children walk in wisdom. John echoed this: 'I have no greate...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:17
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“but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.”
“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.”
“but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.”
“he will not die.”
“Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.”
“for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.”