“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.”
Proverbs 29:15 (KJV) |
Proverbs 29:15
From Proverbs 29, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
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.