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Proverbs 23:13

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 23:13 in other translations

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

Proverbs 23:13 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 23:13 in context

  1. 11for their Defender is strong.
    He will plead their case against you.
  2. 12Apply your heart to instruction,
    and your ears to the words of knowledge.
  3. 13Don’t withhold correction from a child.
    If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
  4. 14Punish him with the rod,
    and save his soul from Sheol.
  5. 15My son, if your heart is wise,
    then my heart will be glad, even mine.