Proverbs 23:13
What does Proverbs 23:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 23:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Withhold not correction from the child; Forif thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Do not keep back training from the child: for even if you give him blows with the rod, it will not be death to him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Withhold not from a youth chastisement, When thou smitest him with a rod he dieth not.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Withhold not correction from a child: for if thou strike him with the rod, he shall not die.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Withhold not correction from the child; for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die:
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
- Proverbs 19:18
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
- Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom; But a child left to himself causeth shame to his mother.
- Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he will give thee rest; Yea, he will give delight unto thy soul.
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