Proverbs 13:24

American Standard Version

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

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Proverbs 13:24 in other translations

One who spares the rod hates his son,
but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

Proverbs 13:24 · World English Bible

Proverbs 13:24 in context

  1. 22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.
  2. 23Much food is in the tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.
  3. 24He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
  4. 25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

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