Old Testament · VERSE 15

Proverbs 22:15

King James Version

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

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Proverbs 22:13

The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.

Proverbs 22:14

The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.

Proverbs 22:15SELECTED VERSE

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

Proverbs 22:16

He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

Proverbs 22:17

Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge.

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