Proverbs 29:15–17
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
15†*The rod and reproofe giue wisedome: but a child left to himselfe bringeth his mother to shame.
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- †Translator clarificationSee ver. 17
- *Cross-referenceChap. 10.1. and 17.21 and 25.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
16*When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
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- *Cross-referencePsal. 37.36. and 58 11. and 91.8
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
17*Correct thy sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule.
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- *Cross-referenceChap. 13.24. and 22.15. and 23.13, 14
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Proverbs 29:15Cross-references · 12 ranked passages
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13Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
13*Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14Thou shalt beate him with the rod, and shalt deliuer his soule from hell.
- Hebrews 12:10–11Rank 9
10For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
11Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
10For they verily for a fewe dayes chastened vs after their owne pleasure, but hee for our profit, that we might bee partakers of his holinesse.
11Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be ioyous, but grieuous: neuerthelesse, afterward it yeeldeth the peaceable fruite of righteousnesse, vnto them which are exercised thereby.
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6And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also was a very goodly man; and his mother bare him after Absalom.
6And his father had not displeased him †at any time, in saying, Why hast thou done so? And hee also was a very goodly man, and his mother bare him after Absalom.
- Proverbs 29:21Rank 12
Proverbs 29:16Cross-references · 10 ranked passages
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4Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
4*Who shall not feare thee, O Lord, and glorifie thy Name? for thou onely art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee, for thy iudgements are made manifest.
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13Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
13*Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14Thou shalt beate him with the rod, and shalt deliuer his soule from hell.
- Proverbs 19:18Rank 5
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Proverbs 29:15
Correction, rebuke, or censure addressing fault or error.
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To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.
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Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of leave: departed, abandoned, allowed to remain, or caused to remain. Sense 2: The direction or side opposite the right.
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Sense 1: A female parent. Sense 2: Figuratively, a source, chief city, or maternal relation.
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Sense 1: A painful sense of guilt, disgrace, or dishonor. Sense 2: As a verb, to make ashamed or bring disgrace upon.
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Proverbs 29:16
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multiplied
Made or became more numerous or abundant; increased in number, amount, extent, or degree.
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transgression
The act of passing beyond or violating a law, command, or rule of duty; an offense, fault, or sin.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Sense 1: Right, just, equitable, or in accord with truth, justice, or the will of God. Sense 2: Upright or innocent in a matter. Sense 3: Made or regarded as right. Sense 4: As a noun, persons so described.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.
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Sense 1: To descend, drop, or lose an upright position. Sense 2: To be slain, defeated, overthrown, ruined, or brought down. Sense 3: To come upon or attack. Sense 4: To pass into a specified place, condition, power, or course, or to depart from a former standing. Sense 5: To happen, turn out, or be allotted. Sense 6: As a noun, descent, overthrow, ruin, or loss of standing.
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Proverbs 29:17
To set right, instruct, reprove, discipline, chasten, or punish.
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1. A male child or descendant. 2. One belonging to, related to, or characterized by the person, people, place, condition, or quality named.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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To grant, hand, offer, supply, yield, or cause to have.
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Sense 1: To cease from labour or motion, lie still, settle, remain, or rely; also repose, peace, security, or an abiding place. Sense 2: The remaining persons or things after a part is distinguished.
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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
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Sense 1: To take or give great pleasure or satisfaction. Sense 2: A high degree of pleasure or satisfaction of mind; joy.
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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.
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29:14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
29:14*The King that faithfully iudgeth the poore, his throne shall be established for euer.
29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
29:15†*The rod and reproofe giue wisedome: but a child left to himselfe bringeth his mother to shame.
Selected passage29:16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
29:16*When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Selected passage29:17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
29:17*Correct thy sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule.
Selected passage29:18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
29:18‖Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the Law, happy is he.