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Proverbs 29:15

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15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, u

but a youth left to himself v

is a disgrace to his mother. w

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Footnotes

  1. v29:15 youth sent away

Cross references

  1. u29:15 Pr 13:24; 22:15
  2. w29:15 Pr 10:1; 17:25

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

The rod and reproof give wisdom,

but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,

but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

A rod of correction imparts wisdom,

but a youth left to himself

is a disgrace to his mother.

NLTNew Living Translation

To discipline a child produces wisdom,

but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

As for a rod and reproof, they will give wisdom,

but a neglected child is disgraced by his mother.

KJV 1900King James Version

The rod and reproof give wisdom:

But a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.