Proverbs 23:13

American King James Version (1999)

Withhold not correction from the child: for if you beat him with the rod, he shall not die.

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He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him betimes.

Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame.

Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul.

If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chastens not?