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Proverbs 29:15

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The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

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  1. Proverbs 29:13

    The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

  2. Proverbs 29:14

    The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

  3. Proverbs 29:16

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

  4. Proverbs 29:17

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

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Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.