Proverbs 23:14

14 tu virga percuties eum et animam eius de inferno liberabi

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 ingrediatur ad doctrinam cor tuum et aures tuae ad verba scientiae

13 noli subtrahere a puero disciplinam si enim percusseris eum virga non morietur

14 tu virga percuties eum et animam eius de inferno liberabi

15 fili mi si sapiens fuerit animus tuus gaudebit tecum cor meum

16 et exultabunt renes mei cum locuta fuerint rectum labia tua