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Proverbs 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 13:24 · King James Version

In other versions

  • He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

    ASV

  • He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.

    BBE

  • He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

    DBY

  • One who spares the rod hates his son, But one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

    WEB

  • Whoso is sparing his rod is hating his son, And whoso is loving him hath hastened him chastisement.

    YLT

  • He that spares his rod hates his son: but he that loves him chastens him early.

    ENG

  • He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

    WBT

  • He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

    BSB

In context

22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

23Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

24He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

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