Proverbs 23:13
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Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
In other translations
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
Hebrew words
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Related verses
- Proverbs 13:24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
- Proverbs 29:15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
- Proverbs 19:18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
- Proverbs 29:17Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.
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