Proverbs 29:17 meaning and explanation

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

Proverbs 29:17, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse comes from a collection of wise sayings in Proverbs, where a parent is addressed directly about raising a son. Discipline here means corrective training, not harsh punishment, and the point is that consistent guidance shapes a child's character.

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