Matthew Henry · Verse 15
Parents must consider the benefit of due correction, and the mischief of undue indulgence.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
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WEBBE
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
BSB
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
KJV
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
ASV
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
BBE
The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.
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