Proverbs 23:13
Do not keep back training from the child: for even if you give him blows with the rod, it will not be death to him.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
In Context
12Give your heart to teaching, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
14Give him blows with the rod, and keep his soul safe from the underworld.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:24He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.
Proverbs 22:15Foolish ways are deep-seated in the heart of a child, but the rod of punishment will send them far from him.
Proverbs 29:17Give your son training, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your soul.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 23:13-17
Parental Duties. 12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge. 13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. 15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine. 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. Here is, 1. A parent instructing his child. He is here brought in persuading him to give his mind to his book,… Read the whole commentary →