Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
King James Version
In Context
14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.
Cross References
Psalms 51:5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Proverbs 19:18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Proverbs 23:14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
Proverbs 29:17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Ephesians 2:3Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.
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 →