Proverbs 23:13
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
In context
10 Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless, 11 for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.
12 Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. 13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. 14 If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.
15 My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. 16 My inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 23:13 in the KJV
Withhold not correction from the child: For if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 23:13 in the NIV
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.