Proverbs 22:15
World English Bible (WEB)
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
In context
13 The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I will be killed in the streets!”
14 The mouth of an adulteress is a deep pit. He who is under the LORD’s wrath will fall into it.
15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
16 Whoever oppresses the poor for his own increase and whoever gives to the rich, both come to poverty.
17 Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.
Proverbs 22:15 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but 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.