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Proverbs 22:15
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away.
Proverbs 22:15 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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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.
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but 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 eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.
13 The slothful man saith: There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the midst of the streets.
14 The mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit: he whom the Lord is angry with, shall fall into it.
15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away.
16 He that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.
17 Incline thy ear, and hear the words of the wise: and apply thy heart to my doctrine:
18 Which shall be beautiful for thee, if thou keep it in thy bowels, and it shall flow in thy lips:
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