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Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
A proverb with שׁבט, Pro 29:15, is placed next to one with שׁופט, but it begins a group of proverbs regarding discipline in the house and among the people: 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; But an undisciplined son is a shame to his mother. With שׁבט [a rod], which Pro 22:15 also commends as salutary, תּוכחת refers to discipline by means of words, which must accompany bodily discipline, and without them is also necessary; the construction of the first line follows in number and gender the scheme Pro 27:9, Zac 7:7; Ewald, 339c. In the second line the mother is named, whose tender love often degenerates into a fond indulgence; such a darling, such a mother's son, becomes a disgrace to his mother. Our "ausgelassen," by which Hitzig translates משׁלּח, is used of joyfulness unbridled and without self-restraint, and is in the passage before us too feeble a word; שׁלּח is used of animals pasturing at liberty, wandering in freedom (Job 39:5; Isa 16:2); נער משׁלח is accordingly a child who is kept in by no restraint and no punishment, one left to himself, and thus undisciplined (Luther, Gesenius, Fleischer, and others).
John Gill Bible Commentary
The rod and reproof give wisdom,.... Are the means of giving wisdom to a child, reproved by its parent with the rod; and of driving out foolishness from him, and of making him wiser for the time to come; he shunning those evils for which he was before corrected, Pro 22:15; So the children of God grow wiser by the corrections and chastisements of their heavenly Father, which are always for their good; and he is a man of wisdom that hearkens to the rod, and to him that has appointed it, and learns the proper instructions from it, Mic 6:9; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame; a child that has the reins thrown upon his neck, is under no restraint of parents, but suffered to take his own way, is left to do his own will and pleasure; he does those things which his parents are ashamed of, one as well as another; though the mother is only mentioned, being generally most fond and indulgent, and most criminal in suffering children to have their own wills and ways; and so has the greater share in the shame that follows on such indulgences.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Parents, in educating their children, must consider, 1. The benefit of due correction. They must not only tell their children what is good and evil, but they must chide them, and correct them too, if need be, when they either neglect that which is good or do that which is evil. If a reproof will serve without the rod, it is well, but the rod must never be used without a rational and grave reproof; and then, though it may be a present uneasiness both to the father and to the child, yet it will give wisdom. Vexatio dat intellectum - Vexation sharpens the intellect. The child will take warning, and so will get wisdom. 2. The mischief of undue indulgence: A child that is not restrained or reproved, but is left to himself, as Adonijah was, to follow his own inclinations, may do well if he will, but, if he take to ill courses, nobody will hinder him; it is a thousand to one but he proves a disgrace to his family, and brings his mother, who fondled him and humoured him in his licentiousness, to shame, to poverty, to reproach, and perhaps will himself be abusive to her and give her ill language.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
29:15 Wisdom is not instinctive—it must be taught.
Proverbs 29:15
The Flourishing of the Righteous
14A king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever. 15A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
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(Biblical Family) Child Training
By Voddie Baucham5.7K49:20DEU 6:6PRO 13:24PRO 22:15PRO 23:13PRO 29:15MAT 6:33EPH 6:4In this video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of training and teaching others to preach the word of God effectively. He encourages a hands-on approach, where the speaker acts as a stranger and the trainee practices greeting and engaging with them. The speaker also discusses the concept of delayed obedience, highlighting the need for immediate obedience to God's commands. He shares a personal anecdote about confronting someone who was being disobedient and the impact it had on his son. Overall, the video emphasizes the importance of training and obedience in spreading the message of God.
Keeping the Hearts of Your Children
By Ann Brubaker1.2K1:22:18Godly HomePSA 23:1PRO 22:6PRO 29:15PRO 29:17MAT 6:33EPH 6:1COL 3:20In this sermon, the speaker explores the importance of building relationships and communicating love to children. The speaker uses the example of a child named Johnny to illustrate different scenarios. The speaker emphasizes the need for quality time and one-on-one interactions with children, as this is how they feel loved. The sermon also highlights the significance of creating a controlled and orderly atmosphere where children feel confident and secure.
12 the Rod Is Love
By Denny Kenaston1.2K46:06PRO 13:24PRO 19:18PRO 22:15PRO 23:13PRO 29:15PRO 29:17EPH 6:4COL 3:21HEB 12:5HEB 12:11This sermon emphasizes the importance of balancing love and discipline in parenting, focusing on the biblical perspective of using the rod to correct children with love. It highlights the significance of not sparing the rod out of love for the child's well-being, the need to start discipline early while there is hope, and the impact of proper correction on shaping children's character and understanding of God's love.
15. the Bondage of Foolishness
By Denny Kenaston1.1K43:36PRO 3:11PRO 13:24PRO 20:30PRO 22:15PRO 23:13PRO 29:15PRO 29:17EPH 6:4COL 3:21HEB 12:11This sermon delves into the concept of the 'bondage of foolishness' as described in Proverbs 22:15, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing the root causes of children's wrong behavior. It highlights the need for parents to discern and address silliness and foolishness in their children, guiding them towards righteousness and obedience through loving discipline. The sermon explores the impact of foolishness on children's conscience and the role of discipline in bringing clarity and revival to their hearts, ultimately leading to peace and joy.
Deferred Obedience 2 - Part 2
By Joshua Daniel1.1K08:44DEU 6:6PRO 13:24PRO 22:6PRO 29:15MAT 21:28EPH 6:1COL 3:20HEB 12:11This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience, both in the family and in our relationship with God. It highlights the consequences of deferred obedience, irresponsible parenting, and the need for correction and discipline. The story of the two sons in Matthew 21:28-32 is used to illustrate the significance of repentance and obedience in doing the will of the Father.
14. the Training of the Will
By Denny Kenaston1.0K47:48PRO 22:6PRO 29:15PRO 29:17EPH 6:1COL 3:20This sermon emphasizes the importance of training a child's will from a young age, focusing on obedience as the foundation for a prosperous spiritual life. It highlights the significance of parental guidance in shaping a child's character and the need to instill obedience through positive reinforcement and discipline. The message stresses the impact of training children to honor and obey, connecting it to their spiritual growth and relationship with God.
13 a Sacred Exercise
By Denny Kenaston97145:03DEU 6:6PSA 127:3PRO 13:24PRO 22:6PRO 22:15PRO 29:15EPH 6:4COL 3:21HEB 12:11This sermon emphasizes the importance of loving discipline in parenting, highlighting the need for parents to approach spanking as a sacred exercise done in love and compassion. It addresses the dangers of spanking in anger and the significance of instructing, affirming, and praying with the child during the discipline process. The speaker encourages parents to follow God's example of discipline, focusing on building a close relationship with their children through correction and guidance.
Why Kids Go Wrong?
By David Wilkerson8647:24Parental ResponsibilityDiscipline and LoveDEU 6:6PRO 13:24PRO 22:6PRO 29:15EPH 6:4COL 3:21HEB 12:11David Wilkerson addresses the reasons why children go astray, drawing from his experiences with troubled youth and his own parenting. He emphasizes the lack of parental involvement and discipline, highlighting stories of young people who feel neglected by their parents, leading them to seek acceptance elsewhere. Wilkerson argues that many parents are overwhelmed by their own issues and fail to provide the guidance and love their children need, resulting in rebellion and emotional turmoil. He calls for parents to take responsibility, establish boundaries, and foster open communication with their children, while also urging a return to biblical principles of discipline and love. Ultimately, he stresses the importance of parents being present and engaged in their children's lives to prevent them from falling into destructive behaviors.
The Chief Activities of the Body, Soul and Spirit
By St. Theophan the Recluse1PSA 127:3PRO 22:6PRO 29:15EPH 6:4COL 3:211TI 4:12St. Theofan the Recluse preaches about the importance of directing and developing the powers of the soul and body in children. He emphasizes the need to place bodily needs within proper bounds, strengthen them with good habits, and train children to master their desires. The sermon highlights the significance of selecting healthy food, establishing eating rules, and teaching self-control from a young age to avoid sinful indulgence. St. Theofan also stresses the importance of guiding children in movement, training the will to obey and do good, and forming a conscience rooted in awareness and repentance.
When Anyone Has Made a Mistake
By St. Benedict of Nursia0PRO 15:33PRO 22:15PRO 29:15JAS 4:10St. Benedict of Nursia emphasizes the importance of humility and correction when mistakes are made while reciting Psalms, responsories, antiphons, or lessons. He highlights the need for individuals to humble themselves before all by making satisfaction for their errors, rather than facing a greater punishment for not correcting their mistakes through humility. St. Benedict also mentions that boys, in particular, should be disciplined with physical correction for such faults.
The Guilt and Consequences of Parental Unfaithfulness.
By Edward Payson0DEU 6:61SA 3:13PSA 127:3PRO 13:24PRO 22:6PRO 29:15EPH 6:4COL 3:21HEB 12:7Edward Payson preaches on the consequences of neglecting the moral and religious education of children, using the story of Eli and his sons as a warning. He emphasizes the importance of parents restraining their children from sinful behaviors and providing proper guidance to prevent future ruin. Payson highlights the severe punishments God inflicted on Eli's house for this neglect, including premature death, familial strife, poverty, and eternal damnation. He urges parents to repent for their failures and seek forgiveness through Christ's atoning blood, while warning children of the dire consequences of disobedience and sinful living.
Letters to Parents No. 3
By Charles Finney0ObedienceParentingDEU 6:6PSA 127:3PRO 13:24PRO 22:6PRO 29:15EPH 6:4COL 3:211TI 4:72TI 3:15HEB 12:11Charles Finney emphasizes the critical role of parents in shaping their children's will and character through proper physical and moral training. He argues that parents must first address their children's bodily appetites to prevent the formation of harmful habits and ensure a foundation for temperance. Finney stresses the importance of early intervention to master the child's will, advocating for consistent and firm guidance to instill obedience and submission. He warns against relying solely on reasoning with children, asserting that parental authority must be established first to prepare them for moral truths later in life. Ultimately, he highlights that the effectiveness of moral training is directly linked to the strength of parental influence over the child's will.
The Relationship of Authority and Control
By J. Hampton Keathley III0PSA 58:3PRO 22:6PRO 29:15EPH 6:4COL 3:21J. Hampton Keathley III delves into the relationship between authority and control, emphasizing that authority involves the responsibility and right to direct others and establish standards for control. He highlights the importance of parents in developing controls in children, drawing parallels between the need for external controls like diapers for babies until internal controls are developed through training. Keathley III warns of the detrimental consequences when parents fail to establish controls in various areas of their children's lives, likening it to the neglect of using diapers and toilet training. Ultimately, he suggests that many issues in schools stem from parental failures to provide proper authority and control at home.
The Principle of Control
By J. Hampton Keathley III01SA 15:23PRO 29:15ROM 13:1EPH 6:11TI 3:4HEB 13:17J. Hampton Keathley III delves into 'The Problem of Rebellion,' emphasizing the necessity of controls due to the inherent rebellion in all individuals as a result of the fall and sinful nature. The sermon explores various forms of rebellion, the importance of godly authority in different spheres of life, and the role of institutions like government, family, and church in maintaining order and protection against rebellion. Keathley highlights the need for parents to exercise control to foster obedience and prevent rebellion in children, both actively and passively.
3. the Rod of Discipline
By Denny Kenaston0ParentingDisciplinePRO 13:24PRO 19:18PRO 20:30PRO 22:15PRO 23:13PRO 29:15Denny Kenaston emphasizes the necessity of discipline in child-rearing, arguing that using the rod is a loving act that fosters respect and obedience in children. He asserts that failing to discipline is a form of hatred towards one's child, as it neglects their need for guidance and correction. Kenaston shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how proper discipline can lead to a loving and respectful relationship between parents and children. He encourages parents to view discipline as a means to instill wisdom and righteousness, ultimately leading to a harmonious home. The message calls for a reevaluation of societal views on discipline, urging parents to embrace biblical principles for raising godly children.
Teaching
By John Follette0PRO 13:18PRO 15:5PRO 22:6PRO 22:15PRO 29:15HEB 12:6John Follette emphasizes the importance of training children in the way they should go, highlighting the need to go beyond just telling them what to do. He explains the process of telling, teaching, and training, stressing the significance of not just telling a child but also teaching and training them in the lessons. Just as a pianist needs to be taught and trained in music to become skilled, children need to be drilled and trained in the lessons they learn. The sermon draws parallels between earthly education and spiritual growth, emphasizing the need for practical application in training to ensure that the lessons become an integral part of one's life.
What a Lovely Child
By Ray Comfort0PRO 29:15ROM 3:10ROM 8:28Ray Comfort delivers a powerful sermon on the importance of recognizing the potential for evil in every human heart, including children, and the necessity of instilling the fear of the Lord to guide them towards righteousness. He emphasizes the concept of 'ugly baby blindness syndrome,' where parents overlook their child's faults out of blind love, but warns against allowing rebellion to grow unchecked. Comfort urges parents to address the inherent sinfulness in children early on, using the 'monster-slayer' of the fear of God to combat the evil nature within them, as outlined in Proverbs 29:15 and Romans 3:10-18.
Parents and Children
By Valsan Thampu0DEU 6:6PSA 127:3PRO 1:8PRO 22:6PRO 23:22PRO 29:15EPH 6:4COL 3:211TI 5:8Valsan Thampu delivers a powerful sermon on the impact of the spirit of alienation on parent-child relationships, emphasizing the diminishing parental authority and the increasing influence of cultural pressures on children. He highlights the tragic consequences of parental deficits, such as addiction and strained relationships, and the importance of sound parenting in promoting personal wholeness and societal health. Thampu stresses the need for parents to develop discernment, maintain spiritual vigilance, and create a healthy family culture amidst the challenges of an individualistic and materialistic society. He urges parents to stand on a spiritual foundation to counter the shifting cultural norms and ensure the stability and godliness of their family life.
Being a Christian at Home
By Melody Green0DEU 32:46PRO 13:24PRO 19:18PRO 22:6PRO 23:13PRO 29:15EPH 6:4PHP 2:3REV 3:19Melody Green addresses the challenge of practicing love within families, emphasizing the importance of demonstrating Christian love at home before spreading it to others. She highlights the struggles parents face with rebellious teenagers and the need for genuine repentance and forgiveness within families. Melody stresses the significance of humility, selflessness, and genuine love in all family relationships, urging both parents and teenagers to reflect Christ's love in their actions and words.
- Keil-Delitzsch
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Matthew Henry
- Tyndale
Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary
A proverb with שׁבט, Pro 29:15, is placed next to one with שׁופט, but it begins a group of proverbs regarding discipline in the house and among the people: 15 The rod and reproof give wisdom; But an undisciplined son is a shame to his mother. With שׁבט [a rod], which Pro 22:15 also commends as salutary, תּוכחת refers to discipline by means of words, which must accompany bodily discipline, and without them is also necessary; the construction of the first line follows in number and gender the scheme Pro 27:9, Zac 7:7; Ewald, 339c. In the second line the mother is named, whose tender love often degenerates into a fond indulgence; such a darling, such a mother's son, becomes a disgrace to his mother. Our "ausgelassen," by which Hitzig translates משׁלּח, is used of joyfulness unbridled and without self-restraint, and is in the passage before us too feeble a word; שׁלּח is used of animals pasturing at liberty, wandering in freedom (Job 39:5; Isa 16:2); נער משׁלח is accordingly a child who is kept in by no restraint and no punishment, one left to himself, and thus undisciplined (Luther, Gesenius, Fleischer, and others).
John Gill Bible Commentary
The rod and reproof give wisdom,.... Are the means of giving wisdom to a child, reproved by its parent with the rod; and of driving out foolishness from him, and of making him wiser for the time to come; he shunning those evils for which he was before corrected, Pro 22:15; So the children of God grow wiser by the corrections and chastisements of their heavenly Father, which are always for their good; and he is a man of wisdom that hearkens to the rod, and to him that has appointed it, and learns the proper instructions from it, Mic 6:9; but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame; a child that has the reins thrown upon his neck, is under no restraint of parents, but suffered to take his own way, is left to do his own will and pleasure; he does those things which his parents are ashamed of, one as well as another; though the mother is only mentioned, being generally most fond and indulgent, and most criminal in suffering children to have their own wills and ways; and so has the greater share in the shame that follows on such indulgences.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Parents, in educating their children, must consider, 1. The benefit of due correction. They must not only tell their children what is good and evil, but they must chide them, and correct them too, if need be, when they either neglect that which is good or do that which is evil. If a reproof will serve without the rod, it is well, but the rod must never be used without a rational and grave reproof; and then, though it may be a present uneasiness both to the father and to the child, yet it will give wisdom. Vexatio dat intellectum - Vexation sharpens the intellect. The child will take warning, and so will get wisdom. 2. The mischief of undue indulgence: A child that is not restrained or reproved, but is left to himself, as Adonijah was, to follow his own inclinations, may do well if he will, but, if he take to ill courses, nobody will hinder him; it is a thousand to one but he proves a disgrace to his family, and brings his mother, who fondled him and humoured him in his licentiousness, to shame, to poverty, to reproach, and perhaps will himself be abusive to her and give her ill language.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
29:15 Wisdom is not instinctive—it must be taught.