15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

Other Translations of Proverbs 22:15

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

The Message

15 Young people are prone to foolishness and fads; the cure comes through tough-minded discipline.

New King James Version

15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will drive it far from him.

New Living Translation

15 A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 22:15

Commentary on Proverbs 22:15

(Read Proverbs 22:15)

Sin is foolishness, it is in the heart, there is an inward inclination to sin: children bring it into the world with them; and it cleaves close to the soul. We all need to be corrected by our heavenly Father.