Proverbs 23:14

14 thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol

Proverbs 23:14 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 23:14

Thou shall beat him with the rod
Or, correct him with the stripes of the children of men, in a moderate and suitable manner, proportionable to the fault committed; and as he is able to bear it, both as to body and mind; and shalt deliver his soul from hell;
be a means of preventing those sins which would bring to hell and destruction; and of bringing to repentance for those committed; and so of saving his soul, which should be the chief thing parents should have in view in chastising their children; the salvation of whose souls should be dear unto them, as it is to all truly gracious and thoughtful ones.

Proverbs 23:14 In-Context

12 Apply thy heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

13 Withhold not correction from the child; for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die:

14 thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol

15 My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine;

16 and my reins shall exult, when thy lips speak right things.