Proverbs 22:15

Foolish ways are deep-seated in the heart of a child, but the rod of punishment will send them far from him.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

In Context

14The mouth of strange women is a deep hole: he with whom the Lord is angry will go down into it.

16He who is cruel to the poor for the purpose of increasing his profit, and he who gives to the man of wealth, will only come to be in need.

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Cross References

Psalms 51:5\51:3\For I am conscious of my error; my sin is ever before me.

Proverbs 19:18Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.

Proverbs 23:14Give him blows with the rod, and keep his soul safe from the underworld.

Proverbs 29:17Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

Ephesians 2:3Among whom we all at one time were living in the pleasures of our flesh, giving way to the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and the punishment of God was waiting for us even as for the rest.

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:15

14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein. This is designed to warn all young men against the lusts of uncleanness. As they regard the welfare of their souls, let them take heed of strange women, lewd women, whom they ought to be strange to, of the mouth of strange women, of the kisses of their lips ( ch. vii. 13 ), of the words of their lips, their charms and enticements. Dread them; have nothing to do with them; for, 1. Those who abandon themselves to that… Read the whole commentary →

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