Proverbs 29:15

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 29:15

BSB
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
AKJV
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
CPDV
The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will brings shame to his mother.
ERV
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
NHEB
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
SMT
The rod and reproofs will give wisdom: and the youth being left shames his mother.

Commentary for Proverbs 29:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 29:15
Summary
Discipline teaches, neglect causes parental disgrace
Event
Effects of child discipline or neglect
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom