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Proverbs 29:17

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Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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  1. Proverbs 10:1Rank 1 from verse 17
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    1THE proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

  2. Proverbs 29:15Rank 2 from verse 17
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    15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

  3. Proverbs 13:24Rank 3 from verse 17
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    24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

  4. Proverbs 23:13–14Rank 4 from verse 17
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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.

  5. Proverbs 19:18Rank 5 from verse 17
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    18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

  6. Proverbs 22:15Rank 6 from verse 17
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    15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

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Proverbs 29:17

COMBINED MEANING

correct

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To set right, instruct, reprove, discipline, chasten, or punish.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

son

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

rest

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

yea

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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delight

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

soul

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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29:16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

29:17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

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29:18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

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