Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 22:6

BSB

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

AKJV

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

CPDV

The proverb is: A youth is close to his way; even when he is old, he will not withdraw from it.

ERV

Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it.

NHEB

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

SMT

Straiten to a youth upon the mouth of his way, also when he shall grow old he will not depart from it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 22:6

TrainupH2596VerbachildH5288Noun MasculineinthewayH1870Noun MasculineheshouldgoH6310Noun MasculineandwhenheisoldH2204VerbhewillnotdepartH5493Verbfromit

Commentary for Proverbs 22:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 22:6

Summary

Early moral instruction shapes lifetime behavior

Event

Teaching children in proper moral direction

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC