Proverbs 29:15

Proverbs 29:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
• New International Version (NIV)A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

Context of Proverbs 29:15

13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both. 14A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever. A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. 16When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall. 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

Proverbs 29:15 word by word

שֵׁ֣בֶט וְ֭תוֹכַחַת יִתֵּ֣ן חָכְמָ֑ה וְנַ֥עַר מְ֝שֻׁלָּ֗ח מֵבִ֥ישׁ אִמּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

• A rodשֵׁ֫בֶטshêbeţ · tribe: staffH7626
• of correctionתּוֹכַ֫חַתtôkêchâh tôkachath · argumentH8433
• impartsנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• but a childנַ֫עַרna‛ar · youthH5288
• left to himselfשָׁלַחshâlach · to send: let goH7971
• disgracesבּוֹשׁbûsh · be ashamedH954
• his motherאֵם'êm · motherH517

Cross-references for Proverbs 29:15

• Proverbs 22:6Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.
• Proverbs 23:13Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
• Hebrews 12:10Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
• Proverbs 10:1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
• Proverbs 17:21A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.
• 1 Kings 1:6(His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.)

Commentaries on Proverbs 29:15

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15Left 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.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15Verse 15 Parents must consider the benefit of due correction, and the mischief of undue indulgence.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15Wisdom is not natural; it must be learned.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. (Compare Pr 13:24; 23:13).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 29:15

• Children
• Mother
• Parents

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Commentaries on Proverbs 29

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings