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Proverbs 23:13

Proverbs 23:13 is verse 13 of Proverbs chapter 23, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

Proverbs 23:11–15 · Berean Standard Bible

11 for their Redeemer is strong; He will take up their case against you.

12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

14 Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

15 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 13:24
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Proverbs 19:18
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

Proverbs 29:15
A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.