Proverbs 29:15

New Century Version

Correction and punishment make children wise, but those left alone will disgrace their mother.

Cross References

1 Kings 1:6

Now David had never interfered with Adonijah by questioning what he did. Born next after Absalom, Adonijah was a very handsome man.

Proverbs 10:1

These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.

Proverbs 10:5

Those who gather crops on time are wise, but those who sleep through the harvest are a disgrace.

Proverbs 13:24

If you do not punish your children, you don’t love them, but if you love your children, you will correct them.

Proverbs 17:21

It is sad to have a foolish child; there is no joy in being the parent of a fool.

Proverbs 17:25

Foolish children make their father sad and cause their mother great sorrow.

Proverbs 19:18

Correct your children while there is still hope; do not let them destroy themselves.

Proverbs 22:15

Every child is full of foolishness, but punishment can get rid of it.

Proverbs 22:6

Train children to live the right way, and when they are old, they will not stray from it.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your children, and you will be proud; they will give you satisfaction.

Proverbs 29:21

If you spoil your servants when they are young, they will bring you grief later on.