Proverbs 22:15

"Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him."

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All Translations

BBE BBE

Foolish ways are deep-seated in the heart of a child, but the rod of punishment will send them far from him.

DBY DBY

Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

KJV King James Version

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

WBT WBT

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

WEB WEB

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: The rod of discipline drives it far from him.

YLT YLT

Folly is bound up in the heart of a youth, The rod of chastisement putteth it far from him.