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

Proverbs 29:15 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૨૯:૧૫
સોટી તથા ઠપકો ડહાપણ આપે છે; પણ સ્વતંત્ર મૂકેલું બાળક પોતાની માતાને બદનામ કરે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन २९:१५
छड़ी और डाँट से बुद्धि प्राप्त होती है, परन्तु जो लड़का ऐसे ही छोड़ा जाता है वह अपनी माता की लज्जा का कारण होता है।

In context

13The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives sight to the eyes of both.

14The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

15The rod of correction gives wisdom, but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.

16When the wicked increase, sin increases; but the righteous will see their downfall.

17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; yes, he will bring delight to your soul.

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