Proverbs 29:15
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
American King James Version (AKJV)
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
Webster's Revision
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
World English Bible
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
English Revised Version (ERV)
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Definitions for Proverbs 29:15
Barnes's Proverbs 29:15 Bible Commentary
Left to himself - The condition of one who has been pampered and indulged. The mother who yields weakly is as guilty of abandoning the child she spoils, as if she cast him forth; and for her evil neglect, there shall fall upon her the righteous punishment of shame and ignominy.
Wesley's Proverbs 29:15 Bible Commentary
29:15 Left - Suffered to follow his own will without restraint and chastening.
