Proverbs 22:6
Teach children the right way to live, and when they grow up they'll go on doing so.
Free Bible Version
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
7The rich rule the poor, and borrowers are slaves to their lenders.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:9Just make sure to be very careful, and really watch what you do, so you don't forget the things you've seen. Keep them in mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.
Judges 13:12So Manoah said, “May your promise come true! What shall be decided for the boy, and what is to be his vocation?”
1 Samuel 2:26The boy Samuel grew physically, and also grew in the approval of both the Lord and the people.
Psalms 78:3that we have heard before and reflected on; stories our forefathers passed down to us.
2 Timothy 3:15From your childhood you've known the holy Scriptures which can give you understanding for salvation by trusting in Christ Jesus.
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 →