Translations
Modern
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Traditional
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Literal
A rod and rebuke give wisdom, and a child let away brings shame to his mother.
Latin
Virga atque correptio tribuit sapientiam; puer autem qui dimittitur voluntati suæ confundit matrem suam.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Notes
Wisdom is not natural; it must be learned.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Bad Children Being a Parent Child Discipline Child Rearing Children: Correction of Children’s Responsibility Conduct Coping Discipline of Children Disciplining Children Educating Children How to Raise a Child How to Train your Children Loving your Children Mother: General Scriptures Concerning Our Children Parent and Child Relationships Parental Discipline Parental Responsibility Parenting Parents: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Punishing Children Punishing your Children Rebellious Children Reproof: Leads to Wisdom Respecting Parents Spanking your Child Spoiling Children Training Up a Child Unruly Children