Verse 15
15. Left to himself נער , ( na’har,) a boy permitted to go where he pleases; or משׁלח , ( meshullahh,) sent forth without parental control, neglected, uncontrolled. Such a child will bring disgrace upon his family. Solomon was a wise man, and believed in the rod when necessary.
Bringeth… shame Makes his mother ashamed puts her to the blush. “Mothers are wont to be most at fault in indulging their children, and, therefore, bear the chief shame of their faults.” Von Gerloch. Comp. Proverbs 29:7; Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 17:21; Proverbs 17:25; Proverbs 23:13.
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