Proverbs 23:13
Withhold not correction from the child: for if you beat him with the rod, he shall not die.
Updated King James 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
12Apply yours heart unto instruction, and yours ears to the words of knowledge.
14You shall beat him with the rod, and shall deliver his soul from hell.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:24He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him early.
Proverbs 22:15Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Proverbs 29:17Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yea, he shall give delight unto 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 →