15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases; but the righteous will look upon their downfall.
17 Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 29:15-17
Commentary on Proverbs 29:15
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Parents must consider the benefit of due correction, and the mischief of undue indulgence.
Commentary on Proverbs 29:16
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Let not the righteous have their faith and hope shocked by the increase of sin and sinners, but let them wait with patience.
Commentary on Proverbs 29:17
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Children must not be suffered to go without rebuke when they do amiss.