King James Version
What Does Proverbs 29:15 Mean?
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
Context
13
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. the deceitful: or, the usurer
14
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(15) **A child left to himself.—**Allowed to wander unchecked as the wild ass (Job 39:5).
**Bringeth his mother to shame.**—Whose foolish indulgence has ruined him.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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