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Proverbs 22:15

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

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child,.... That is, sin, the greatest of all folly; this is naturally in the heart of man; it is in the heart of a child, it is in him from his infancy; it is…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

We have here two very sad considerations: - 1. That corruption is woven into our nature. Sin is foolishness; it is contrary both to our right reason and to our true interest. It is in the heart; there…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

bound Better, bound up, R.V. Comp., for the force of the Heb. word, Gen 44:30.