Proverbs 23:13

The Passion Translation

Don’t withhold appropriate discipline from your child. Go ahead and punish him when he needs it. Don’t worry—it won’t kill him!

Cross References

Proverbs 13:24

If you withhold correction and punishment from your children, you demonstrate a lack of true love. So prove your love and be prompt to punish them.

Proverbs 19:18

Don’t be afraid to discipline your children while they’re still young enough to learn. Don’t indulge your children or be swayed by their protests.

Proverbs 22:15

Although rebellion is woven into a young man’s heart, tough discipline can make him into a man.

Proverbs 23:12

Pay close attention to the teaching that corrects you, and open your heart to every word of instruction.

Proverbs 29:15

Experiencing many corrections and rebukes will make you wise. But if left to your own ways, you’ll bring disgrace to your parents.

Proverbs 29:17

Correct your child and one day you’ll find he has changed and will bring you great delight.

Hebrews 12:7

Fully embrace God’s correction as part of your training, for he is doing what any loving father does for his children. For who has ever heard of a child who never had to be corrected?