He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent with discipline.
Proverbs 23:13 - Tree of Life Version Do not withhold correction from a child. If you strike him with a rod, he will not die. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Withhold not correction from the child: For if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Withhold not discipline from the child; for if you strike and punish him with the [reedlike] rod, he will not die. American Standard Version (1901) Withhold not correction from the child; For if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die. Common English Bible Don’t withhold instruction from children; if you strike them with a rod, they won’t die. Catholic Public Domain Version Do not be willing to take away discipline from a child. For if you strike him with the rod, he will not die. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Withhold not correction from a child: for if thou strike him with the rod, he shall not die. |
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent with discipline.
Discipline your son while there is hope. Do not set your heart on his death.
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but a rod of discipline will drive it far from him.
A rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.
Correct your son and he will give you rest. He will bring delight to your soul.
It is for discipline that you endure. God is treating you as sons—for what son does a father not discipline?