Proverbs 22:15

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Stultitia colligata est in corde pueri, et virga disciplinæ fugabit eam.

Hebrew

English

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

We learn wisdom; it is not inherited or natural. Discipline is needed to turn foolishness into wisdom.

Theme notes and profiles

Proverbs 13:24
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Proverbs 29:15
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Proverbs 19:18
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
Proverbs 23:13–14
Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
Hebrews 12:10–11
Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
Psalm 51:5
Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.
Ephesians 2:3
All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.
John 3:6
Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit.
Job 14:4
Who can bring out clean from unclean? No one!