Proverbs 23:14
Punish them with the rod and save them from death.
In context
11 for their Defender 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; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. 14 Punish them with the rod and save them from death.
15 My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad indeed; 16 my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right. 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 23:14 in the KJV
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from hell.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 23:14 in the ESV
If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.