Proverbs 29:15
World English Bible (WEB)
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
In context
13 The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.
15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
17 Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
Proverbs 29:15 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
- KJV King James Version
- The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
- 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.