Proverbs 22:15
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
In context
12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge, but he overthrows the words of the traitor.
13 The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!” 14 The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit; he with whom the Lord is angry will fall into it. 15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him. 16 Whoever oppresses the poor to increase his own wealth, or gives to the rich, will only come to poverty.
17 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge, 18 for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 22:15 in the KJV
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 22:15 in the NIV
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.