Devine Scripture

Proverbs 22:15

Proverbs chapter 22 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit; He that is abhorred of Jehovah shall fall therein.

v.15This passage

v.16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his gain, Andhe that giveth to the rich, shall come only to want.

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.