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A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.
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American Standard Version
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
English Standard Version
The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
King James Version
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
New American Standard Bible
The rod and a rebuke give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
New International Version
A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
New King James Version
The rod and rebuke give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
New Living Translation
To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
World English Bible
The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.