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Proverbs 23:13

American Standard Version

Withhold not correction from the child; For if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.

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Proverbs 23:13 in other translations

Don’t withhold correction from a child.
If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

Proverbs 23:13 · World English Bible

Proverbs 23:13 in context

  1. 11For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.
  2. 12Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
  3. 13Withhold not correction from the child; For if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
  4. 14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
  5. 15My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine: