Proverbs 29:15 - Compare All Versions

Proverbs 29:15 MSG (The Message)

Wise discipline imparts wisdom; spoiled adolescents embarrass their parents.

Proverbs 29:15 KJV (King James Version)

The rod and reproof give wisdom: But a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Proverbs 29:15 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

Proverbs 29:15 NCV (New Century Version)

Correction and punishment make children wise, but those left alone will disgrace their mother.

Proverbs 29:15 ASV (American Standard Version)

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

Proverbs 29:15 NIV (New International Version)

A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.

Proverbs 29:15 NKJV (New King James Version)

The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.

Proverbs 29:15 AMP (Amplified Bible)

The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

Proverbs 29:15 NLT (New Living Translation)

To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.

Proverbs 29:15 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Experiencing many corrections and rebukes will make you wise. But if left to your own ways, you’ll bring disgrace to your parents.

Proverbs 29:15 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.