Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Berean Standard Bible
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 an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.
16Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
Cross References
Psalms 51:5Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.
Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
Proverbs 23:14Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.
Proverbs 29:17Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Ephesians 2:3All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.
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 →