Proverbs 22:15 meaning and explanation

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

Proverbs 22:15, Berean Standard Bible

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This verse sits among the short sayings of Proverbs 22, where a wisdom teacher instructs a young person. The Hebrew word for foolishness, ivveleth, means moral silliness or a lack of good sense, not a medical condition.

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