Proverbs 23:14
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from hell.
In context
11 For their redeemer is mighty; He shall plead their cause with thee.
12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge. 13 Withhold not correction from the child: For if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from hell.
15 My son, if thine heart be wise, My heart shall rejoice, even mine. 16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, When thy lips speak right things. 17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: But be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.
Compare in other versions
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 23:14 in the NIV
Punish them with the rod and save them from death.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 23:14 in the ESV
If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.