Proverbs 22:15

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

JPS TaNaKH 1917

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 pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.

16One may oppress the poor, yet will their gain increase; one may give to the rich, yet will want come.

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Cross References

Psalms 51:5(51-7) Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.

Proverbs 19:18Chasten thy son, for there is hope; but set not thy heart on his destruction.

Proverbs 23:14Thou beatest him with the rod, and wilt deliver his soul from the nether-world.

Proverbs 29:17Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.

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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