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Proverbs 22:15

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15Folly is bound up in the heartj of a boy;k

the rod of discipline will drive itl from him.

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Footnotes

  1. jOr “mind”
  2. kOr “young man,” or “adolescent”
  3. lThat is, folly

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,

but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,

but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Foolishness is bound to the heart of a youth;

a rod of discipline will separate it from him.

NLTNew Living Translation

A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,

but physical discipline will drive it far away.

KJV 1900King James Version

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child;

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