King James Bible
KJVFoolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 22:15
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 22:15 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Folly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. | |
World English BibleWEB | Folly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Folly is bound up in the heart of a youth, The rod of chastisement putteth it far from him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. |
American Standard Version
ASVFoolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFolly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFolly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
English Revised Version
ERVFoolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFoolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
World English Bible
WEBFolly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFolly is bound up in the heart of a youth, The rod of chastisement putteth it far from him.
American King James Version
AKJVFoolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
King James Bible
KJVFoolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
American Standard Version
ASVFoolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; But the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFolly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFolly is bound in the heart of a child; the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
English Revised Version
ERVFoolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFoolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
World English Bible
WEBFolly is bound up in the heart of a child: the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFolly is bound up in the heart of a youth, The rod of chastisement putteth it far from him.
American King James Version
AKJVFoolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.