Proverbs 22:15

Children are naturally foolish; physical correction helps them to see sense.

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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 seductive words of an immoral woman are a dangerous trap—if the Lord's angry with you, then you'll fall right in.

16If you oppress the poor to make yourself rich, or if you're generous to the rich, you'll end up poor yourself.

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Cross References

Psalms 51:5It's true that I was born guilty—sinful from the time my mother conceived me.

Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son while there's still hope, but don't kill him.

Proverbs 23:14If you use physical correction you can save them from death.

Proverbs 29:17Discipline your children and they won't give you any worries; they will make you very happy.

Ephesians 2:3All of us were once like that, our behavior determined by the desires of our sinful human nature and our evil way of thinking. Like everyone else, in our nature we were children of anger.

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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