Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
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English Standard Version
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
New International Version
The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Catholic Public Domain Version
The rod and its correction distribute wisdom. But the child who is left to his own will, brings shame to his mother