Proverbs 29:16-18

New International Version - UK

¹⁶When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.

¹⁷Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.

¹⁸Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.

Proverbs 29:16-18

New International Version

¹⁶When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
but the righteous will see their downfall.^(A)

¹⁷Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
they will bring you the delights you desire.^(B)

¹⁸Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.^(C)

¹⁶When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹⁸Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

New International Version - UK (NIVUK)

New International Version (NIV)