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Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
Proverbs 29:15 · Webster Bible
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Proverbs 29:15 in other translations
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
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In context
12 If a ruler hearkeneth to lies, all his servants [are] wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD enlighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
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.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yes, he shall give delight to thy soul.
18 Where [there is] no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy [is] he.
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