Proverbs 22:15
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
In context
13 The slacker says, “There is a lion outside! I will be slain in the streets!”
14 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit; he who is under the wrath of the LORD will fall into it.
15 Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
16 Oppressing the poor to enrich oneself or giving gifts to the rich will surely lead to poverty.
17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise— apply your mind to my knowledge—
Proverbs 22:15 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
- KJV King James Version
- Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- WEB World English Bible
- Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Folly is bound up in the heart of a youth, The rod of chastisement putteth it far from him.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.