Rod and reproof

Rod and reproofThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame (Proverbs 29:15).

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

Other cross references in the Proverbs are given below.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Proverbs 13:24

He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son brings grief to his father and bitterness to her who bore him.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.

Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

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