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Proverbs 29:15 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Proverbs 29:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 29 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
Proverbs 29:15 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom (שֵׁבֶט וְתוֹכַחַת יִתֶּן־חָכְמָה)—physical discipline (shevet, rod/staff) combined with verbal correction (tokachat, rebuke/instruction) imparts wisdom (chokmah). Proverbs repeatedly endorses corporal discipline as loving correction (Proverbs 13:24, 22:15, 23:13-14). The goal isn't abuse but formation—shaping the will toward wisdom.But a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame (וְנַעַר מְשֻׁלָּח מֵבִישׁ אִמּוֹ)—a youth (naar) sent away/abandoned (meshullach, let loose, undisciplined) brings shame to his mother. Permissive parenting produces shameful ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:15
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“The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.”
“and bitterness to her who bore him.”
“and he will give you peace; yes”
“but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.”
“Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.”
“and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
“He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.”
“he will not die.”
“for a few days”
“but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.”