Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.In other versions
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
ASV
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
BBE
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
DBY
The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
WEB
A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
YLT
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
ENG
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
WBT
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
BSB
In context
13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.