Proverbs 22:6

Teache a chylde what way he should go: for he shall not leaue it when he is olde.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5Thornes and snares are in the way of the frowarde: but he that doth kepe his soule, wyll flee farre from them.

7The ryche ruleth the poore, and the borower is seruaunt to the lender.

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Cross References

Judges 13:12Manoah sayde, Nowe let thy saying come to passe: Howe shall we order the childe, and do vnto him?

Matthew Henry on Proverbs 22:6

5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them. Note 1. The way of sin is vexatious and dangerous: In the way of the froward, that crooked way, which is contrary to the will and word of God, thorns and snares are found, thorns of grief for past sins and snares entangling them in further sin. He that makes no conscience of what he says and does will find himself hampered by that imaginary liberty, and tormented by his pleasures. Froward people, who are soon… Read the whole commentary →

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