Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; Butthe rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. (l) He is naturally given to it.
We have here two very sad considerations: - 1. That corruption is woven into our nature. Sin is foolishness; it is contrary both to our right reason and to our true interest. It is in the heart; there is an inward inclination to sin, to speak and act foolishly.
Pro 22:15 15 Folly is bound to the heart of a child; The rod of correction driveth it forth. Folly, i.e., pleasure in stupid tricks, silly sport, and foolish behaviour, is the portion of children as such; their heart is as yet childish, and folly is bound up in it.