King James Bible
KJVThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 29:15
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 29:15 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame. | |
World English BibleWEB | The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
English Revised Version
ERVThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
World English Bible
WEBThe rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
American King James Version
AKJVThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.
King James Bible
KJVThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
American Standard Version
ASVThe rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but the child that is left to his own will bringeth his mother to shame.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
English Revised Version
ERVThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
World English Bible
WEBThe rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.
American King James Version
AKJVThe rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.