Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
About this verse
Proverbs 22:6 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the Kingdom (~1000 BC) period. The setting is home. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the proverb genre of biblical literature. Key themes include parenting, education. Notable phrases: train up a child; will not depart. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Era
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
Emotion
growing
Type
proverb
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