Proverbs 22:15

Proverbs 22:15 in 10 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 [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.

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

But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

15Foolishnesse is bounde in the heart of a childe: but the rodde of correction shall driue it away from him.

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

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.

15Children love to do foolish things.

To stop them, you must warn them and punish them.

15Folly is bound up in the heart of a youth, || The rod of discipline puts it far from him.