Proverbs 29:15
King James Version (KJV)
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
In context
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Proverbs 29:15 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
- WEB World English Bible
- The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.