Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:15
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 29:15 Context
12If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. 14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 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.
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Other Translations
The rod and reproofe giue wisedome: but a child left to himselfe bringeth his mother to shame.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 29:15
29:15 Left - Suffered to follow his own will without restraint and chastening.