22:14 22:14

Proverbs 22:15

22:16 22:16

Bible Versions

¶ Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Foolishness {H200} is bound {H7194} in the heart {H3820} of a child {H5288}; but the rod {H7626} of correction {H4148} shall drive it far {H7368} from him.
Doing wrong is firmly tied to the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away from him.
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
  • Proverbs 13:24

    ¶ He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
  • Proverbs 19:18

    ¶ Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
  • Proverbs 23:13

    Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
  • Proverbs 23:14

    Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
  • Proverbs 29:15

    ¶ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
  • Proverbs 29:17

    ¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
  • Hebrews 12:10

    For they verily for a few days chastened [us] after their own pleasure; but he for [our] profit, that [we] might be partakers of his holiness.
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