Proverbs 22:15

When folly is bound fast to the heart of a lad, the rod of correction must remove it far from him.

Leeser Tanakh

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

14A deep pit is the mouth of adulterous women: he that hath obtained the indignation of the Lord will fall thereinto.

16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, [must at length] give to the rich, and come only to want.

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Cross References

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

Proverbs 19:18Chastise thy son, for there is hope; and let not thy soul spare [him] for his crying.

Proverbs 23:14Thou wilt indeed beat him with the rod; but thou wilt deliver his soul from perdition.

Proverbs 29:17Correct thy son, and he will procure 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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