Proverbs 22:15
What does Proverbs 22:15 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 22:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Foolish ways are deep-seated in the heart of a child, but the rod of punishment will send them far from him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Folly is bound up in the heart of a youth, The rod of chastisement putteth it far from him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 19:18
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
- Proverbs 13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
- Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
- Psalms 51:5
Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity; And in sin did my mother conceive me.
- Hebrews 12:10
For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed good to them; but he for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness.
- Proverbs 23:13
Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
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