Proverbs 13:24

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 13:24

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Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

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WEB

World English Bible

One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

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ASV

American Standard Version

He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 13

²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.

²³ Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away.

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

²⁵ A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.

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