Proverbs 22:15

God's Word

Foolishness is firmly attached to a child’s heart. Spanking will remove it far from him.

Cross References

Job 14:4

“If only an unclean person could become clean! It’s not possible.

Psalm 51:5

Indeed, I was born guilty. I was a sinner when my mother conceived me.

Proverbs 13:24

Whoever refuses to spank his son hates him, but whoever loves his son disciplines him from early on.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your son while there is still hope. Do not be the one responsible for his death.

Proverbs 20:30

Brutal beatings cleanse away wickedness. Such beatings cleanse the innermost being.

Proverbs 29:15

A spanking and a warning produce wisdom, but an undisciplined child disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son, and he will give you peace of mind. He will bring delight to your soul.

John 3:6

Flesh and blood give birth to flesh and blood, but the Spirit gives birth to things that are spiritual.

Ephesians 2:3

All of us once lived among these people, and followed the desires of our corrupt nature. We did what our corrupt desires and thoughts wanted us to do. So, because of our nature, we deserved God’s anger just like everyone else.