Proverbs 23:13

13 Don't fail to punish children. If you spank them, they won't die.

Proverbs 23:13 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 23:13

Withhold not correction from the child
When he has committed a fault, and correction is necessary; for to spare it is the ruin of the child, and no proof of true affection in the parent, but the reverse; see ( Proverbs 13:24 ) ( 19:18 ) ; for, [if] thou beatest him with a rod, he shall not die;
if he be beaten moderately, there is no danger of his dying under the rod, or with the stripes given him; besides, such moderate and proper corrections may be a means of preserving him from such crimes as would bring him to a shameful and untimely death, and so he shall not die such a death; and by such means, through the grace of God, he may escape the second, or eternal death.

Proverbs 23:13 In-Context

11 God, their defender, is strong; he will take their side against you.

12 Remember what you are taught, and listen carefully to words of knowledge.

13 Don't fail to punish children. If you spank them, they won't die.

14 If you spank them, you will save them from death

15 My child, if you are wise, then I will be happy.