Proverbs 22:15

The Passion Translation

Although rebellion is woven into a young man’s heart, tough discipline can make him into a man.

Cross References

Psalm 51:5

Lord, I have been a sinner from birth, from the moment my mother conceived me.

Proverbs 13:24

If you withhold correction and punishment from your children, you demonstrate a lack of true love. So prove your love and be prompt to punish them.

Proverbs 19:18

Don’t be afraid to discipline your children while they’re still young enough to learn. Don’t indulge your children or be swayed by their protests.

Proverbs 20:30

When you are punished severely, you learn your lesson well— for painful experiences do wonders to change your life.

Proverbs 29:15

Experiencing many corrections and rebukes will make you wise. But if left to your own ways, you’ll bring disgrace to your parents.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your child and one day you’ll find he has changed and will bring you great delight.

John 3:6

For the natural realm only gives birth to things that are natural, but the spiritual realm gives birth to supernatural life!

Ephesians 2:3

The corruption that was in us from birth was expressed through the deeds and desires of our self-life. We lived by whatever natural cravings and thoughts our minds dictated, living as rebellious children subject to God’s wrath like everyone else.