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: Adonai gives light to the eyes of both. 14If a king judges the poor with truth, his throne will always be secure. A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. 16When the wicked thrive, wrongdoing increases, but the righteous will see their downfall. 17Correct 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

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, when he is old he will not turn from it.
• Proverbs 23:13Do not withhold correction from a child. If you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
• Hebrews 12:10Indeed, for a short time they disciplined us as seemed best to them; but He does so for our benefit, so that we may share in His holiness.
• Proverbs 10:1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son gives joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.
• Proverbs 17:21Whoever fathers a fool gets grief. There is no joy for the father of a disgraceful son.
• 1 Kings 1:6His father had not scolded him at any time by asking: “Why have you behaved this way?” He was also a very handsome man; and he was born 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

In the dictionaries

• Correct
• Delicately
• Flatter
• Hasty
• Rejoice
• Trust
• Uphold
• Hezekiah (2)
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• Mother

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