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Proverbs 23:14

World English Bible

Punish him with the rod,
and save his soul from Sheol.

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Proverbs 23:14 in other translations

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.

Proverbs 23:14 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 23:14 in context

  1. 12Apply your heart to instruction,
    and your ears to the words of knowledge.
  2. 13Don’t withhold correction from a child.
    If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
  3. 14Punish him with the rod,
    and save his soul from Sheol.
  4. 15My son, if your heart is wise,
    then my heart will be glad, even mine.
  5. 16Yes, my heart will rejoice
    when your lips speak what is right.