Proverbs 29:15
“The rod and reproofe giue wisedome: but a child left to himselfe bringeth his mother to shame.”
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Proverbs 29:15 Context
13The poore and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lightneth both their eyes. 14The King that faithfully iudgeth the poore, his throne shall be established for euer. 15The rod and reproofe giue wisedome: but a child left to himselfe bringeth his mother to shame. 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17Correct thy sonne, and hee shall giue thee rest: yea he shall giue delight vnto thy soule.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
- King James Version
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
- Basic English Bible
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
- Darby Bible
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
- Webster's Bible
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
- World English Bible
A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:15
29:15 Left - Suffered to follow his own will without restraint and chastening.