Proverbs 29:15

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

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.

In context

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.

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