Proverbs 29:17
Proverbs 29:17 in Multiple Translations
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
Discipline your children and they won't give you any worries; they will make you very happy.
Correct thy sonne and he will giue thee rest, and will giue pleasures to thy soule.
Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
If you discipline your children, they will no longer do things that will cause you to be worried; instead, they will do things that will delight you [SYN].
Berean Amplified Bible — Proverbs 29:17
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Proverbs 29:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יַסֵּ֣ר
בִּ֭נְ/ךָ
וִֽ/ינִיחֶ֑/ךָ
וְ/יִתֵּ֖ן
מַעֲדַנִּ֣ים
לְ/נַפְשֶֽׁ/ךָ
יַסֵּ֣ר
yâçar
H3256
to discipline
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
בִּ֭נְ/ךָ
bên
H1121
son
N-ms | Suff
וִֽ/ינִיחֶ֑/ךָ
nûwach
H5117
to rest
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וְ/יִתֵּ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
מַעֲדַנִּ֣ים
maʻădân
H4574
delicacy
N-cp
לְ/נַפְשֶֽׁ/ךָ
nephesh
H5315
soul
Prep | N-cs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Proverbs 29:17
יַסֵּ֣ר
yâçar
H3256
"to discipline"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
To discipline or correct someone, often by teaching or punishing them, as seen in Proverbs where parents are told to instruct their children. This word is used to describe God's correction of his people.
Definition: 1) to chasten, discipline, instruct, admonish 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to chasten, admonish 1a2) to instruct 1a3) to discipline 1b) (Niphal) to let oneself be chastened or corrected or admonished 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to discipline, correct 1c2) to chasten, chastise 1d) (Hiphil) to chasten 1e) (Nithpael) to teach
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach. See also: Leviticus 26:18; Psalms 94:12; Psalms 2:10.
בִּ֭נְ/ךָ
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וִֽ/ינִיחֶ֑/ךָ
nûwach
H5117
"to rest"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To rest means to settle down and remain in one place, and can be used literally or figuratively. This verb appears in many parts of the Bible, including Exodus 20:11 and Matthew 11:28.
Definition: 1) to rest 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rest, settle down and remain 1a2) to repose, have rest, be quiet 1b) (Hiph) 1b1) to cause to rest, give rest to, make quiet 1b2) to cause to rest, cause to alight, set down 1b3) to lay or set down, deposit, let lie, place 1b4) to let remain, leave 1b5) to leave, depart from 1b6) to abandon 1b7) to permit 1c) (Hoph) 1c1) to obtain rest, be granted rest 1c2) to be left, be placed 1c3) open space (subst) Also means: ya.nach (יָנַח "to rest" H3240)
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: cease, be confederate, lay, let down, (be) quiet, remain, (cause to, be at, give, have, make to) rest, set down. Compare H3241 (יָנִים). See also: Genesis 8:4; Nehemiah 9:28; Psalms 125:3.
וְ/יִתֵּ֖ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
מַעֲדַנִּ֣ים
maʻădân
H4574
"delicacy"
N-cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a delicacy or something that brings pleasure, like a favorite food. It can also mean delight or joy. The KJV translates it as dainty or delight.
Definition: dainty (food), delight
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: dainty, delicately, delight. See also: Genesis 49:20; Proverbs 29:17; Lamentations 4:5.
לְ/נַפְשֶֽׁ/ךָ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
Prep | N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
Study Notes — Proverbs 29:17
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- Context
- Cross References
- Proverbs 29:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 29:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 29:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 29:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 29:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 29:17
- Sermons on Proverbs 29:17
Context — The Flourishing of the Righteous
15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
18Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the Law. 19A servant cannot be corrected by words alone; though he understands, he will not respond.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 10:1 | The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. |
| 2 | Proverbs 29:15 | A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. |
| 3 | Proverbs 23:13–14 | Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die. Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol. |
| 4 | Proverbs 13:24 | He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently. |
| 5 | Proverbs 19:18 | Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death. |
| 6 | Proverbs 22:15 | Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. |
Proverbs 29:17 Summary
[Proverbs 29:17 teaches us that disciplining our children is important for their well-being and ours, because it helps them learn right from wrong and makes our relationship with them more joyful, as we see in Psalm 128:1-6, where blessed is the man who fears the Lord, and in Ephesians 6:1-4, where children are instructed to obey their parents.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to discipline my son according to Proverbs 29:17?
Disciplining your son in this context means to train and correct him in a way that imparts wisdom, as seen in Proverbs 29:15, where a rod of correction is used to impart wisdom, and as instructed in Deuteronomy 6:7, to teach God's commands diligently to your children.
Will disciplining my son really bring me rest and delight?
Yes, as Proverbs 29:17 promises, disciplining your son will bring you rest and delight, but this is not just about personal comfort, it's also about fulfilling God's command to train up a child in the way they should go, as seen in Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:4.
How does discipline relate to the well-being of my soul?
Disciplining your son in a way that honors God will bring delight to your soul, as Proverbs 29:17 states, because it reflects obedience to God's commands, such as those found in Psalm 119:2, which talks about seeking God with an undivided heart.
Is discipline only for parents, or can others discipline a child?
While parents are primarily responsible for disciplining their children, as seen in Proverbs 29:17, others such as guardians, teachers, or mentors can also play a role in training and correcting children, as mentioned in Proverbs 27:17, where iron sharpens iron, and in Titus 2:3-5, where older women are to train younger women.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can discipline my child in a way that imparts wisdom and brings rest and delight to my soul?
- How can I balance discipline with love and compassion, as seen in Hebrews 12:6, where the Lord disciplines those He loves?
- In what ways can I model the character of God as a disciplinarian, as seen in Hebrews 12:10, where God disciplines us for our good?
- What are some potential consequences of not disciplining my child, as hinted at in Proverbs 29:15, where a child left to himself disgraces his mother?
Gill's Exposition on Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest,.... Ease of mind, satisfaction and contentment, freedom from all anxious thoughts and cares; the correction being taken in good part, and succeeding
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Proverbs 29:17
Rest; satisfaction to thy mind, and comfort in his amendment.
Trapp's Commentary on Proverbs 29:17
Proverbs 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.Ver. 17. Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest.] He will grow so towardly, that thou shalt with less ado rule him when grown up; or at least, thou shalt have peace within, in that thou hast used God’ s means to mend him. Yea, he shall give delight.] See Proverbs 10:1. The often urging this nurturing of children, shows that it is a most necessary, but much neglected duty.
Whedon's Commentary on Proverbs 29:17
17. Delight unto thy soul — Literally, delights, ξςγπιν, (ma’hadhannim,) from the same root as Eden; βοςγο, (gan ‘hedhen,) the garden of delights.
Sermons on Proverbs 29:17
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A Truly Wealthy Man by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of discipline and godly parenting. He shares a personal story of witnessing a mother and her joyful son in the congregation, |
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(Godly Home) Part 16 - Train Up a Child by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of teaching and training children in the ways of God. He uses examples from everyday life, such as fixing fences and building |
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(Godly Home) Part 12 - a Sacred Exercise by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, Brother Denny discusses the topic of discipline and its importance in raising children. He emphasizes the need to approach discipline with a spirit of love and comp |
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(Through the Bible) Proverbs 26-31 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that there are several things in life that never say they are enough. He mentions the examples of people dying every day, the barren womb, t |
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Keeping the Hearts of Your Children by Ann Brubaker | In this sermon, the speaker explores the importance of building relationships and communicating love to children. The speaker uses the example of a child named Johnny to illustrate |
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12 the Rod Is Love by Denny Kenaston | This sermon emphasizes the importance of balancing love and discipline in parenting, focusing on the biblical perspective of using the rod to correct children with love. It highlig |
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Deliverance From the Lions by Merle Flory | In this video, the speaker addresses the question of when a child cannot continue. The local community has been discussing this topic for a long time, with about 90% of the time be |