Bible verse
Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
Proverbs 23:13 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 23.
9 Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their Redeemer 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; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
14 Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.
15 My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.
16 My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
KJV
Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
ASV
Withhold not correction from the child; For if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
ERV
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beat him with the rod, he shall not die.
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