Proverbs 23:13

King James 2000

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

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

Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto your soul.

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

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

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

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

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