Proverbs 23:13 · KJV
“Withhold not correction from the child: for {if} thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.”
— Proverbs 23:13
Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
Proverbs 23 — Context
For their redeemer {is} mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
12Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
13Withhold not correction from the child: for {if} thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
15My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. {even...: or, even I will rejoice}
Cross References
Proverbs 13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 19:18
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. {for...: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die}
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.
Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.