Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 23:13
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Berean Standard Bible
Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
King James Version
Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
World English Bible
Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
American Standard Version
Withhold not correction from the child; [For] if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 23
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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