Proverbs 13:24

24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

Proverbs 13:24 in Other Translations

KJV
24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
ESV
24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
NLT
24 Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
MSG
24 A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them.
CSB
24 The one who will not use the rod hates his son, but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Proverbs 13:24 In-Context

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.
24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

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Cross References 3

  • 1. S 2 Samuel 7:14
  • 2. S Proverbs 3:12
  • 3. Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 22:15; Proverbs 23:13-14; Proverbs 29:15,17; Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:7
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