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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left <i>to himself</i> bringeth his mother to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left <i>to himself</i> brings shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The rod and a rebuke give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child left <i>to himself</i> brings shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Correct your children, and they will be wise; children out of control disgrace their mothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A rod and reproof give wisdom, "" And a youth let away is shaming his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The rod and reproofs will give wisdom: and the youth being left shames his mother.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will brings shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The rod of correction gives wisdom, but uncontrolled youths disgrace their mothers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child who lacks discipline brings shame upon his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A rod and reproof give wisdom and a boy without discipline shames his mother.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Stripes and reproofs give wisdom: but an erring child disgraces his parents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/29-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=6030" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/29.htm">The Stiff-Necked will Be Destroyed</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: šê·ḇeṭ (N-ms) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">A rod</a> <a href="/hebrew/8433.htm" title="8433: wə·ṯō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- And towkachath; from yakach; chastisement; figuratively correction, refutation, proof.">of correction</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">imparts</a> <a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">wisdom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5288.htm" title="5288: wə·na·‘ar (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A boy, lad, youth, retainer. From na'ar; a boy, from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also, a girl.">but a child</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: mə·šul·lāḥ (V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">left to himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/954.htm" title="954: mê·ḇîš (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be ashamed. A primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. By implication to be ashamed; also to be disappointed or delayed.">disgraces</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: ’im·mōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">his mother.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>When the wicked thrive, rebellion increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Proverbs 13:24</a></span><br />He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a></span><br />Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a></span><br />No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Ephesians 6:4</a></span><br />Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Proverbs 23:13-14</a></span><br />Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die. / Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a></span><br />These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-21.htm">Colossians 3:21</a></span><br />Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-18.htm">Proverbs 19:18</a></span><br />Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">2 Timothy 3:16-17</a></span><br />All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-15.htm">Proverbs 22:15</a></span><br />Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12</a></span><br />Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-32.htm">1 Corinthians 11:32</a></span><br />But when we are judged by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-11.htm">Proverbs 3:11-12</a></span><br />My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke; / for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Revelation 3:19</a></span><br />Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-8.htm">Proverbs 1:8-9</a></span><br />Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. / For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.</p><p class="hdg">a rod</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15,21</a></b></br> The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left <i>to himself</i> bringeth his mother to shame… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6,15</a></b></br> Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Proverbs 23:13,14</a></b></br> Withhold not correction from the child: for <i>if</i> thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die… </p><p class="hdg">a child</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1,5</a></b></br> The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son <i>is</i> the heaviness of his mother… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/17-21.htm">Proverbs 17:21,25</a></b></br> He that begetteth a fool <i>doeth it</i> to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/1-6.htm">1 Kings 1:6</a></b></br> And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also <i>was a</i> very goodly <i>man</i>; and <i>his mother</i> bare him after Absalom.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/29-14.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-24.htm">Child</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Correction</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Disgraces</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-6.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-13.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/psalms/119-130.htm">Imparts</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-24.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Reproof</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-3.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/psalms/89-51.htm">Shaming</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Way</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-12.htm">Words</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/29-21.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-25.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-21.htm">Child</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-30.htm">Correction</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-4.htm">Disgraces</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-26.htm">Gets</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-15.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-13.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Imparts</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-11.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/hosea/4-4.htm">Reproof</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-19.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-29.htm">Shame</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-10.htm">Shaming</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-10.htm">Sharp</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-27.htm">Way</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-3.htm">Wisdom</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-19.htm">Words</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-21.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">observations of public government</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">and of private</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/29-22.htm">Of anger, pride, thievery, cowardice and corruption</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/29.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A rod of correction imparts wisdom</b><br>The "rod of correction" is a metaphor for discipline and guidance. In ancient Israel, the rod was a tool used by shepherds to guide and protect their sheep, symbolizing authority and care. This phrase emphasizes the importance of discipline in imparting wisdom, aligning with the broader biblical theme that wisdom is often gained through correction and instruction (<a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Proverbs 13:24</a>). The concept of discipline is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where correction is seen as an act of love (<a href="/hebrews/12-6.htm">Hebrews 12:6</a>). The rod is not merely punitive but is intended to guide the child towards understanding and righteousness, reflecting God's own discipline of His children.<p><b>but a child left to himself</b><br>A child "left to himself" suggests neglect or lack of guidance. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, children were expected to be under the tutelage of their parents, learning the ways of the household and the community. The absence of parental guidance could lead to a lack of moral and social development. This phrase highlights the responsibility of parents to actively engage in the upbringing of their children, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a>, where parents are instructed to teach God's commandments diligently to their children. The biblical narrative consistently underscores the importance of community and family in shaping an individual's character and faith.<p><b>disgraces his mother</b><br>The disgrace brought upon the mother reflects the communal and familial shame associated with a child's misbehavior. In the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, the family unit was central, and the actions of one member could affect the entire household's honor. The mother, often the primary caregiver, would bear the brunt of societal judgment for a child's waywardness. This phrase underscores the interconnectedness of family members and the collective responsibility for maintaining honor and righteousness. It also serves as a warning of the potential consequences of neglecting parental duties, as seen in the broader wisdom literature, which frequently addresses the outcomes of folly versus wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/10.htm">Proverbs 10:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/parents.htm">Parents</a></b><br>The verse implicitly involves parents, particularly the mother, as it speaks to the consequences of a child being left undisciplined.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/children.htm">Children</a></b><br>The focus of the verse is on children and the importance of discipline in their upbringing.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context of the Proverbs is ancient Israel, where family and community discipline were integral to societal stability.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_literature.htm">Wisdom Literature</a></b><br>Proverbs is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, which includes teachings on how to live a life pleasing to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_discipline_in_imparting_wisdom.htm">The Role of Discipline in Imparting Wisdom</a></b><br>Discipline is a tool used by parents to guide their children towards wisdom and understanding. It is not merely punitive but instructive, aiming to shape character and decision-making.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_neglecting_discipline.htm">Consequences of Neglecting Discipline</a></b><br>A lack of discipline can lead to disgrace, not only for the child but also for the family. It underscores the responsibility of parents to actively engage in their child's moral and spiritual development.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_correction_with_love.htm">Balancing Correction with Love</a></b><br>While discipline is necessary, it must be balanced with love and encouragement. The goal is to nurture a child’s growth in a way that reflects God’s love and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_historical_context_of_discipline.htm">Cultural and Historical Context of Discipline</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of discipline in ancient Israel can help modern readers appreciate the timeless principles of guidance and correction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discipline_as_a_reflection_of_god's_love.htm">Discipline as a Reflection of God’s Love</a></b><br>Just as God disciplines those He loves, parental discipline should reflect God’s love and desire for His children to grow in wisdom and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_a_neglected_child_shame_his_mom.htm">Does a neglected child bring shame to his mother?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_proverbs_29_15_support_corporal_punishment.htm">Proverbs 29:15 supports the “rod and reproof”; does this promote corporal punishment and conflict with modern ethics or child-development studies? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_must_i_endure_such_suffering.htm">Does a neglected child bring shame to his mother?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'spare_the_rod'_mean.htm">What does "spare the rod, spoil the child" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">A child left to himself.--</span>Allowed to wander unchecked as the wild ass (<a href="/job/39-5.htm" title="Who has sent out the wild ass free? or who has loosed the bands of the wild ass?">Job 39:5</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Bringeth his mother to shame.</span>--Whose foolish indulgence has ruined him.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The rod and reproof give wisdom to the young.</span> The former denotes bodily correction, what we call corporal punishment; the latter, discipline in words, rebuke administered when any moral fault is noticed. The idea here enunciated is very common in this book (see <a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs 10:1, 13</a>; <a href="/proverbs/13-24.htm">Proverbs 13:24</a>; <a href="/proverbs/23-13.htm">Proverbs 23:13</a>). <span class="cmt_word">But a child loft to himself bringeth his mother to shame.</span> The verb translated "left" (<span class="hebrew">שָׁלַח</span>, <span class="accented">shalach</span>) is used in <a href="/job/39-5.htm">Job 39:5</a> of the wild ass left to wander free where it wills. A child allowed to do as he likes, undisciplined - spoiled, as we call it - is a shame to his mother, whose weakness has led to this want of restraint, fond love degenerating into over-indulgence (comp. <a href="/proverbs/17-21.htm">Proverbs 17:21</a>; <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Proverbs 28:7</a>). Septuagint, "A son that goeth astray shameth his parents." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/29-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">A rod</span><br /><span class="heb">שֵׁ֣בֶט</span> <span class="translit">(šê·ḇeṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of correction</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֭תוֹכַחַת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯō·w·ḵa·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8433.htm">Strong's 8433: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chastisement, correction, refutation, proof</span><br /><br /><span class="word">imparts</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתֵּ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wisdom,</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥāḵ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but a child</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנַ֥עַר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·na·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5288.htm">Strong's 5288: </a> </span><span class="str2">A boy, lad, youth, retainer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">left to himself</span><br /><span class="heb">מְ֝שֻׁלָּ֗ח</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šul·lāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">disgraces</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵבִ֥ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ḇîš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_954.htm">Strong's 954: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his mother.</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, )</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/29-15.htm">Proverbs 29:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/29-15.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 29:15 The rod of correction gives wisdom (Prov. 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