Proverbs 23:13

Bible in Basic English 1965

Do not keep back training from the child: for even if you give him blows with the rod, it will not be death to him.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:24

He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.

Proverbs 19:18

Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.

Proverbs 22:15

Foolish ways are deep-seated in the heart of a child, but the rod of punishment will send them far from him.

Proverbs 23:12

Give your heart to teaching, and your ears to the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 29:15

The rod and sharp words give wisdom: but a child who is not guided is a cause of shame to his mother.

Proverbs 29:17

Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.

Hebrews 12:7

It is for your training that you undergo these things; God is acting to you as a father does to his sons; for what son does not have punishment from his father?