15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; but the righteous will see their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; he will also delight your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law.
19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; for though he understands, there will be no response.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his slave from childhood will in the end find him to be a son.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; he hears the oath but tells nothing.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice for man comes from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.
16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases; but the righteous will see their fall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; he will also delight your soul.
18 Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law.
19 A slave will not be instructed by words alone; for though he understands, there will be no response.
20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
21 He who pampers his slave from childhood will in the end find him to be a son.
22 An angry man stirs up strife, and a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.
23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.
24 He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; he hears the oath but tells nothing.
25 The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be exalted.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice for man comes from the Lord.
27 An unjust man is abominable to the righteous, and he who is upright in the way is abominable to the wicked.
It is God's will:
- that we disciple our children (29:15)
- that we correct our children (29:17)
- that we are humble (29:23)
Today's prayer:
Dear heavenly Father, help us to be humble. Even as parents, help us to remain humble while we are raising and nurturing our children. Even when they are older, help us to continue to be an example of humility and a source of wisdom. May we all keep growing together and maturing in Your gracious love. Amen.
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