Proverbs 23:14-16

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁴In fact, you might save their lives.

¹⁵My son, it makes me happy when you make a wise decision. ¹⁶It makes me feel good inside when you say the right things.

Proverbs 23:14-16

New International Version

¹⁴Punish them with the rod
and save them from death.^(A)

¹⁵My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad indeed;
¹⁶my inmost being will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.^(B)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)