Old Testament
New Testament
Appearance
Proverbs 29:15
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
King James Version
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
World English Bible
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
American Standard Version
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Geneva Bible 1599
The rodde and correction giue wisdome: but a childe set a libertie, maketh his mother ashamed.
Darby Translation
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
Young's Literal Translation
A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
Bible in Basic English
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
14A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.
16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Read Proverbs 29
