Proverbs 22:15

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: 2 the rod of discipline drives it far from him. 1

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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 mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit: 2 he who is under Adonai’s wrath will fall into it. 1

16Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, 2 both come to poverty. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 51:5Behold, I was born in depravity (moral evil). 2 In crime deserving peanlty, sin ·missing the goal· my mother conceived me. 1

Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son, for there is hope; 2 don’t be a willing party to his death. 1

Proverbs 23:14Punish him with the rod, 2 and save his soul from Sheol ·Place of the dead·. 1

Proverbs 29:17Correct your son, and he will give you peace; 2 yes, he will bring delight to your soul. 1

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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