Proverbs 23:13
Don't keep from disciplining your children—a beating won't kill them.
Free Bible Version
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
12Focus your mind on instruction; listen intently to words of knowledge.
14If you use physical correction you can save them from death.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:24People who don't discipline their children hate them. Those who love their children carefully discipline them.
Proverbs 22:15Children are naturally foolish; physical correction helps them to see sense.
Proverbs 29:17Discipline your children and they won't give you any worries; they will make you very happy.
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 →