Proverbs 29:15

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:1 : 1 The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.
  • Prov 17:25 : 25 A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.
  • Prov 22:15 : 15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
  • Prov 22:6 : 6 Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.
  • Prov 13:24 : 24 The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.
  • Prov 17:21 : 21 Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of a fool has no joy.
  • Prov 29:17 : 17 Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.
  • Prov 29:21 : 21 If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.
  • Heb 12:10-11 : 10 For they disciplined us for a little while as seemed good to them, but he does so for our benefit, that we may share his holiness. 11 Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful. But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness for those trained by it.
  • 1 Kgs 1:6 : 6 (Now his father had never corrected him by saying,“Why do you do such things?” He was also very handsome and had been born right after Absalom.)
  • Prov 10:5 : 5 The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during harvest is a shameful son.
  • Prov 23:13-14 : 13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; even if you strike him with the rod, he will not die. 14 If you strike him with the rod, you will deliver him from death.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 22:15
    83%

    15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.

  • Prov 19:25-27
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    78%

    25Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

    26The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

    27If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

  • Prov 15:20-21
    2 verses
    77%

    20A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

    21Folly is a joy to one who lacks sense, but one who has understanding follows an upright course.

  • Prov 15:5
    77%

    5A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

  • Prov 13:24
    77%

    24The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

  • Prov 23:13-15
    3 verses
    76%

    13Do not withhold discipline from a child; even if you strike him with the rod, he will not die.

    14If you strike him with the rod, you will deliver him from death.

    15My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

  • Prov 13:18
    76%

    18The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

  • Prov 22:6
    76%

    6Train a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

  • Prov 1:7-8
    2 verses
    75%

    7Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

    8Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

  • Prov 29:16-17
    2 verses
    75%

    16When the wicked increase, transgression increases, but the righteous will see their downfall.

    17Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.

  • Prov 19:18
    75%

    18Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.

  • Prov 10:13
    75%

    13Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.

  • Prov 17:2
    74%

    2A servant who acts wisely will rule over an heir who behaves shamefully, and will share the inheritance along with the relatives.

  • Eccl 4:13
    74%

    13Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.

  • Prov 13:1
    74%

    1A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer has never listened to rebuke.

  • Prov 17:25
    74%

    25A foolish child is a grief to his father, and bitterness to the mother who bore him.

  • Prov 10:1
    73%

    1The First Collection of Solomonic Proverbs The Proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father rejoice, but a foolish child is a grief to his mother.

  • Prov 14:3
    73%

    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 28:7
    72%

    7The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

  • Prov 3:11-12
    2 verses
    72%

    11My child, do not despise discipline from the LORD, and do not loathe his rebuke.

    12For the LORD disciplines those he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.

  • Prov 3:35
    72%

    35The wise inherit honor, but he holds fools up to public contempt.

  • Prov 29:1
    72%

    1The one who stiffens his neck after numerous rebukes will suddenly be destroyed without remedy.

  • Prov 14:35
    71%

    35The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

  • Deut 21:18-19
    2 verses
    71%

    18If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,

    19his father and mother must seize him and bring him to the elders at the gate of his city.

  • Prov 6:20
    71%

    20My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

  • Prov 17:10
    71%

    10A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.

  • Eph 6:4
    71%

    4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

  • Prov 15:31-32
    2 verses
    71%

    31The person who hears the reproof that leads to life is at home among the wise.

    32The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding.

  • Prov 23:24
    71%

    24The father of a righteous person will rejoice greatly; whoever fathers a wise child will have joy in him.

  • Prov 26:3
    71%

    3A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!

  • Prov 30:17
    70%

    17The eye that mocks at a father and despises obeying a mother– the ravens of the valley will peck it out and the young vultures will eat it.

  • Prov 15:10
    70%

    10Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.

  • Prov 27:11
    70%

    11Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.

  • Prov 17:6
    70%

    6Grandchildren are like a crown to the elderly, and the glory of children is their parents.

  • Prov 17:21
    70%

    21Whoever brings a fool into the world does so to his grief, and the father of a fool has no joy.

  • Prov 29:21
    70%

    21If someone pampers his servant from youth, he will be a weakling in the end.

  • Prov 10:5
    70%

    5The one who gathers crops in the summer is a wise son, but the one who sleeps during harvest is a shameful son.

  • Prov 9:7
    70%

    7Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

  • Prov 11:29
    70%

    29The one who troubles his family will inherit nothing, and the fool will be a servant to the wise person.