Proverbs 22:15

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 22:15

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

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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.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 22

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—

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