Proverbs 22:15
“Foolishnesse is bound in the heart of a child: but the rod of correction shal driue it farre from him.”
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Proverbs 22:15 Context
13The slothfull man sayth, There is a lyon without, I shall be slaine in the streetes. 14The mouth of strange women is a deepe pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein. 15Foolishnesse is bound in the heart of a child: but the rod of correction shal driue it farre from him. 16Hee that oppresseth the poore to increase his riches, and he that giueth to the rich, shall surely come to want. 17Bow downe thine eare, and heare the words of the wise, and apply thine heart vnto my knowledge.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- King James Version
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline will remove it far from him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; `But' the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Foolish ways are deep-seated in the heart of a child, but the rod of punishment will send them far from him.
- Basic English Bible
Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- Darby Bible
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- Webster's Bible
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
- World English Bible
Folly is bound up in the heart of a youth, The rod of chastisement putteth it far from him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 22:15
22:15 Bound - Is fixed and settled there, as being born with him, and rooted in his very nature.