Proverbs 29:17

Study note

Setting — The wise author addresses a parent within a collection of instructional sayings that immediately contrasts the rising wicked with the hopeful righteous. The command is directed at the reader regarding the upbringing of his child.

The words — יַסֵּר (ya.Ser) literally means "discipline" or "train," and מַעֲדַנִּים (ma.'a.da.Nim) translates to "delights" or "pleasures." These terms establish the direct causal link between active correction and the promised emotional reward.

The thread — The connection between parental instruction and a child's favorable response runs through Proverbs 10:1, which states a wise son brings joy to his father. Proverbs 29:15 and Proverbs 13:24 similarly tie the use of correction to the prevention of disgrace and the demonstration of love.

Why it lands — The text commands parents to actively train their children to secure future peace and joy. It requires prioritizing immediate corrective effort over short-term ease to obtain the stated rest and delight.

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