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Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Proverbs 22:15 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 22:15 in other translations
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child; the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
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In context
12 The LORD’s eyes keep watch over knowledge, but He frustrates the words of the faithless.
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—
18 for it is pleasing when you keep them within you and they are constantly on your lips.
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