Proverbs 22:15

A child's heart has a tendency to do wrong, but the rod of discipline removes it far away from him.

Proverbs 13:24

Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your son while there is still hope but don't set your heart on his destruction.

Proverbs 23:13-14

Don't withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with a rod, he won't die.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom, but an undisciplined child brings shame to his mother.

Job 14:4

Who can produce a clean thing from an unclean thing? No one!

Psalm 51:5

Indeed, in iniquity I was brought forth; in sin my mother conceived me.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.

John 3:6

What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Ephesians 2:3

Indeed, all of us once behaved like them in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of our flesh and senses. By nature we were destined for wrath, just like everyone else.

Hebrews 12:10-11

For a short time they disciplined us as they thought best, but God does it for our good, so that we may share in his holiness.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 13:24
Whoever does not discipline his son hates him, but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.
Proverbs 20:11
Even a child is known by his actions, whether his deeds are pure and right.
Proverbs 23:14
Punish him with a rod, and you will rescue his soul from Sheol.
Proverbs 29:17
Correct your son and he will comfort you; he will also delight your soul.

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