Proverbs 22:15

Proverbs 22:15 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,

but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

15Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;

The rod of discipline will remove it far from him.

15Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;

The rod of discipline will remove it far from him.

15Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;

The rod of discipline [correction administered with godly wisdom and lovingkindness] will remove it far from him.

15Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child,

but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

15Children are going to do foolish things.

But correcting them will drive that foolishness far away.