Proverbs 13:24
The one who does not discipline his son hates him, 1 but one who loves his son is careful to instruct him. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
In Context
23An unplowed field owned by the poor could produce much food, 1 but it is swept away by injustice. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 3:12for Yahweh disciplines those he loves, 1 as a father deals with a son who pleases him. 1
Proverbs 19:18Discipline your son while there is hope 1 and do not set your desire on putting him to death. 1
Proverbs 23:13Do not withhold instruction from a child, 1 for if you discipline him, he will not die. 1
Proverbs 29:17Discipline your son and he will give you rest; 1 he will bring delights into your life. 1
Hebrews 12:6For the Lord disciplines everyone whom he loves, 1 and he punishes every son whom he receives.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:24
23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. See here, 1. How a small estate may be improved by industry, so that a man, by making the best of every thing, may live comfortably upon it: Much food is in the tillage of the poor, the poor farmers, that have but a little, but take pains with that little and husband it well. Many make it an excuse for their idleness that they have but a little to work on, a very little to be doing with; but the less compass the field… Read the whole commentary →