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
He that withholdeth his rod, hateth his son, - but, he that loveth him, carefully correcteth him.
Proverbs 20:11
Even, by his doings, doth a youth make himself known, whether, pure and upright, be his work.
Proverbs 23:14
Thou, with the rod, shalt smite him, and, his soul from hades, shalt thou deliver.
Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, that he may give thee rest, that he may give delight to thy soul.