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Proverbs 22:15

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Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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  1. Proverbs 13:24Rank 1 from verse 15
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    24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

  2. Proverbs 29:15Rank 2 from verse 15
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    15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

  3. Proverbs 19:18Rank 3 from verse 15
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    18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

  4. Proverbs 23:13–14Rank 4 from verse 15
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    13Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

    14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

  5. Hebrews 12:10–11Rank 5 from verse 15
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    10For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.

    11Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

  6. Proverbs 29:17Rank 6 from verse 15
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    17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

  7. Ephesians 2:3Rank 7 from verse 15
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    3Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

  8. Psalms 51:5Rank 8 from verse 15
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    5Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

  9. Job 14:4Rank 9 from verse 15
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    4Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.

  10. John 3:6Rank 10 from verse 15
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    6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

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Proverbs 22:15

COMBINED MEANING

bound

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1. Tied, fastened, wrapped, bandaged, joined, confined, or restrained, literally or figuratively. 2. Placed under a vow, law, duty, obligation, or determined course. 3. Directed or travelling toward a stated place. 4. A limit or boundary.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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child

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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

correction

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Discipline, chastening, or instruction that corrects error and restores what is right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

drive

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1. To force, compel, or cause a person or thing to move or leave a place. 2. To direct or urge an animal or vehicle forward. 3. To carry or propel by an external force, especially wind.

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22:14The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the Lord shall fall therein.

22:15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

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22:16He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.

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