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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
• New Living Translation (NLT)To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.

Context of Proverbs 29:15

13The poor man and the oppressor meet together; the Lord gives light to the eyes of both. 14If a king faithfully judges the poor, his throne will be established forever. The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. 16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will look upon their downfall. 17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.

Proverbs 29:15 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• The rodשֵׁ֫בֶטshêbeţ · tribe: staffH7626
• and reproofתּוֹכַ֫חַתtôkêchâh tôkachath · argumentH8433
• giveנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
• wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• but a childנַ֫עַרna‛ar · youthH5288
• leftשָׁלַחshâlach · to send: let goH7971
• bringeth his motherאֵם'êm · motherH517
• to shameבּוֹשׁbûsh · be ashamedH954

Cross-references for Proverbs 29:15

• Proverbs 22:6Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
• Proverbs 23:13Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
• Hebrews 12:10For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.
• Proverbs 10:1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.
• Proverbs 17:21He who sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy.
• 1 Kings 1:6His father had never at any time displeased him by asking, "Why have you done thus and so?" He was also a very handsome man, and he was 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