KJV - The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

ASV - The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.

BBE - The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

WEB - The rod of correction gives wisdom, But a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

YLT - A rod and reproof give wisdom, And a youth let away is shaming his mother.

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