15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
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He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. …
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 15)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 is an inward inclination to sin, to speak and act foolishly. It is in the heart of children ; they bring it into the world with them; it is what they were shapen and conceived in. It is not only foun…
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