15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,

but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

16 When the wicked thrive, so does sin,

but the righteous will see their downfall.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom,

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

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increases,

but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: But a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: But the righteous shall see their fall.

15 To discipline a child produces wisdom,

but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.

16 When the wicked are in authority, sin flourishes,

but the godly will live to see their downfall.

15 The rod and rebuke give wisdom,

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

16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases;

But the righteous will see their fall.

15 Correction and punishment make children wise,

but those left alone will disgrace their mother.

16 When there are many wicked people, there is much sin,

but those who do right will see them destroyed.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom;

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

16 When the wicked are increased, transgression increaseth;

But the righteous shall look upon their fall.

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

16 When the wicked increase, transgression increaseth; but the righteous shall see their fall.

15 A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, 

but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother. 

16 When wicked people increase, crime increases, 

but righteous people will witness their downfall. 

15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom,

but a youth left to himself

is a disgrace to his mother.

16 When the wicked increase, rebellion increases,

but the righteous will see their downfall.

15 The rod and reproof give wisdom,

but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.

16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,

but the righteous will look upon their downfall.

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

but a neglected child is disgraced by his mother.

16 With the increase of the wicked, transgression will increase,

but the righteous will look on his downfall.

15 If a child is corrected, he becomes wise.

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

16 When those who do wrong grow stronger, so does sin.

But those who do right will see them destroyed.