Parallel Verses
World English Bible
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
New American Standard Bible
But a child
King James Version
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Holman Bible
but a youth left to himself
is a disgrace to his mother.
International Standard Version
The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
A Conservative Version
The rod and reproof give 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.
Amplified
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to 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.
Darby Translation
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Julia Smith Translation
The rod and reproofs will give wisdom: and the youth being left shames his mother.
King James 2000
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
Lexham Expanded Bible
As for a rod and reproof, they will give wisdom, but a neglected child is disgraced [by] his mother.
Modern King James verseion
The rod and rebuke give wisdom, but a boy sent off causes shame to his mother.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The rod and correction minister wisdom; but if a child be not looked unto, he bringeth his mother to shame.
NET Bible
A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.
New Heart English Bible
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
The Emphasized Bible
A rod with rebuke, giveth wisdom, but, a youth unrestrained, bringeth shame to his mother.
Webster
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Youngs Literal Translation
A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
Themes
Chastisement » What chastening does
Children » Indulgence of » Disastrous results of
Children » Children left to themselves
Correction » Rod of correction
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References
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 29:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
All About Life
14 The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever. 15 The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. 16 When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 10:1
The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
Proverbs 17:25
A foolish son brings grief to his father, and bitterness to her who bore him.
Proverbs 22:15
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Proverbs 13:24
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
Proverbs 17:21
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 29:17
Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.
1 Kings 1:6
His father had not displeased him at any time in saying, "Why have you done so?" and he was also a very handsome man; and he was born after Absalom.
Proverbs 10:5
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
Proverbs 23:13-14
Don't withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
Proverbs 29:21
He who pampers his servant from youth will have him become a son in the end.
Hebrews 12:10-11
For they indeed, for a few days, punished us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.