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.
DBY: The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
KJV: The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
JPS: The rod and reproof give wisdom; but a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
WBS: The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
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.
