In context
15The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a boy left to himself shames his mother. 16When the wicked grow many, offenses grow many, but the righteous will see their downfall. 17Discipline your son and he will give you rest; he will bring delights to your soul. 18Where there is no vision the people run wild, but happy is the one who keeps the teaching. 19A servant is not corrected by words alone; he understands, but there is no answer.
