Proverbs 23:13

The Message

Don’t be afraid to correct your young ones; a spanking won’t kill them. A good spanking, in fact, might save them from something worse than death.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:24

A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them.

Proverbs 19:18

Discipline your children while you still have the chance; indulging them destroys them.

Proverbs 22:15

Young people are prone to foolishness and fads; the cure comes through tough-minded discipline.

Proverbs 23:12

Give yourselves to disciplined instruction; open your ears to tested knowledge.

Proverbs 29:15

Wise discipline imparts wisdom; spoiled adolescents embarrass their parents.

Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your children; you’ll be glad you did— they’ll turn out delightful to live with.