15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.


In Context

12 If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.

13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes.

14 The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall.

17 Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.

Proverbs 29:15 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

29:15The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

29:15The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

29:15A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.