Bible Read Proverbs 23

Proverbs 23:13

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

In context

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.

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Proverbs 23:13 in every translation

BSB Berean Standard Bible
Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
KJV King James Version
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
WEB World English Bible
Don’t withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
ASV American Standard Version
Withhold not correction from the child; For if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
Withhold not from a youth chastisement, When thou smitest him with a rod he dieth not.
DBY Darby Translation
Withhold not correction from the child; for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die:
WBS Webster Bible
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

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