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
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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:15

BSB
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
AKJV
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
CPDV
Foolishness has been bound to the heart of a child, and a rod of discipline shall cause it to flee.
ERV
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
NHEB
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
SMT
Folly being bound in the heart of a youth; the rod of correction shall remove it far off from him.

Commentary for Proverbs 22:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 22:15
Summary
Childhood foolishness requires correction and discipline
Event
Teaching through correction and discipline
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom