Proverbs 22:14

A deep well is very dangerous. If you fall in, then you cannot easily climb out. Perhaps nobody will hear your cries. Perhaps nobody can rescue you. Perhaps you will die.

Evil deeds are dangerous. If evil things tempt you, these things are dangerous. These things can cause many troubles.

Perhaps sex tempts you. Or perhaps money tempts you. Or, other things might tempt you. You should refuse. Then God will protect you (James 4:7; James 4:1 Peter 5:8-9).

God is angry with evil people (Deuteronomy 1:26; Deuteronomy 1:34). If a person does evil things, then he will suffer many troubles. But, if he asks God to forgive him, then God will forgive (Psalms 51:17).

v15 A child is by nature foolish. He will do silly things.

A smack will teach him to behave more wisely.