KJVThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
Proverbs — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
P R O V E R B S CHAP. XXIX. Miscellaneous Maxims. 1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. Here, 1. The obstinacy of many wicked people in a wicked way is to be greatly lamented. They are often reproved…