Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.

World English Bible (WEB)

The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.