Proverbs 22:15
15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Other Translations of Proverbs 22:15
New International Version
15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.
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.
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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.