Proverbs 23:13
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
King James Version
In Context
12Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
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 thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto 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 →