Key Verse Spotlight
Proverbs 29:15 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.”
Proverbs 29:15
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes. {the deceitful...: or, the usurer}
The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.
When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
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