Proverbs 20:30

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts.

Cross References

Hebrews 12:10

For they disciplined us for a short time based on what seemed good to them, but he does it for our benefit, so that we can share his holiness.

Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness is bound to the heart of a youth; a rod of discipline will separate it from him.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.

Isaiah 53:5

But he was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment  for our peace was on him, and we are healed by his wounds.

Isaiah 27:9

Therefore Jacob’s iniquity  will be atoned for in this way, and the result of the removal of his sin will be this: when he makes all the altar stones like crushed bits of chalk, no Asherah poles or incense altars will remain standing.

1 Peter 2:24

He himself bore our sins  in his body  on the tree;  so that, having died to sins,  we might live for righteousness.  By his wounds   , you have been healed.

Proverbs 27:6

The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.