Proverbs 22:15

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Proverbs 22:15 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)

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

Proverbs 22:15 The Message (MSG)

Young people are prone to foolishness and fads; the cure comes through tough-minded discipline.

Proverbs 22:15 King James Version (KJV)

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

Proverbs 22:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of discipline will remove it far from him.

Proverbs 22:15 New Century Version (NCV)

Every child is full of foolishness, but punishment can get rid of it.

Proverbs 22:15 American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Proverbs 22:15 New International Version (NIV)

Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.

Proverbs 22:15 New King James Version (NKJV)

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will drive it far from him.

Proverbs 22:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Foolishness 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.

Proverbs 22:15 New Living Translation (NLT)

A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away.

Proverbs 22:15 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Although rebellion is woven into a young man’s heart, tough discipline can make him into a man.