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


In Context

12 A prince that gladly heareth lying words, hath all his servants wicked.

13 The poor man and the creditor have met one another: the Lord is the enlightener of them both.

14 The king that judgeth the poor in truth, his throne shall be established for ever.

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

16 When the wicked are multiplied, crimes shall be multiplied: but the just shall see their downfall.

17 Instruct thy son, and he shall refresh thee, and shall give delight to thy 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 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.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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