Proverbs 13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
In context
21 Evil pursueth sinners: But to the righteous good shall be repaid. 22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. 23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: But there is that is destroyed for want of judgment. 24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: But the belly of the wicked shall want.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 13:24 in the NIV
Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 13:24 in the ESV
Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.