King James Bible
KJVCorrect thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 29:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 29:17 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Chasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul. | |
World English BibleWEB | Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Chastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul. |
American Standard Version
ASVCorrect thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBInstruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTChasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
English Revised Version
ERVCorrect thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTCorrect thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
World English Bible
WEBCorrect your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTChastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.
American King James Version
AKJVCorrect your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.
King James Bible
KJVCorrect thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
American Standard Version
ASVCorrect thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBInstruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy soul.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTChasten thy son, and he shall give thee rest, and shall give delight unto thy soul.
English Revised Version
ERVCorrect thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTCorrect thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
World English Bible
WEBCorrect your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTChastise thy son, and he giveth thee comfort, Yea, he giveth delights to thy soul.
American King James Version
AKJVCorrect your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.