Proverbs 23:13
Withhold not correction from a child; If thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
Noyes Bible
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
12Apply thy heart to instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
14Beat him thyself with the rod, And thou shalt rescue him from the underworld.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:24He that spareth the rod hateth his son; But he who loveth him chasteneth him early.
Proverbs 22:15Folly is bound to the heart of a child; But the rod of correction will drive it far from him.
Proverbs 29:17Chastise thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight to thy 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 →