Modern Translations
New International Version A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom, but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.
New Living Translation To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.
English Standard Version The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.
Berean Study Bible A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
New American Standard Bible The rod and a rebuke give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
NASB 1995 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
NASB 1977 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Amplified Bible The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Christian Standard Bible A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.
Holman Christian Standard Bible A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a youth left to himself is a disgrace to his mother.
Contemporary English Version Correct your children, and they will be wise; children out of control disgrace their mothers.
Good News Translation Correction and discipline are good for children. If they have their own way, they will make their mothers ashamed of them.
GOD'S WORD® Translation A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.
International Standard Version The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.
NET Bible A rod and reproof impart wisdom, but a child who is unrestrained brings shame to his mother.