Proverbs 29:15

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.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:6

Neither did his father chastise him at any time, saying, "Why have you done this?" Now he, too, was very beautiful, the second in birth, after Absalom.

Proverbs 10:1

A wise son gladdens the father. Yet truly, a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

Proverbs 10:5

He who gathers the harvest is a wise son. But he who snores in warm weather is a son of confusion.

Proverbs 13:24

He who spares the rod hates his son. But he who loves him urgently instructs him.

Proverbs 17:21

A foolish one is born into his own disgrace. But his father will not rejoice in one who is senseless.

Proverbs 17:25

A foolish son is the anger of the father and the grief of the mother who conceived him.

Proverbs 19:18

Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.

Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness has been bound to the heart of a child, and a rod of discipline shall cause it to flee.

Proverbs 22:6

The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.

Proverbs 29:17

Teach your son, and he will refresh you, and he will give delight to your soul.

Proverbs 29:21

Whoever nurtures his servant delicately from childhood, afterwards will find him defiant.