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Proverbs 23:13 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Proverbs 23:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 23 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.”
Proverbs 23:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 23:13
'Withhold not correction from the child' commands parents to discipline children consistently and appropriately. The second clause addresses parental fear: 'if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.' Physical discipline, properly administered, isn't harmful but beneficial. Modern society recoils from corporal punishment, but biblical wisdom affirms its necessity. The 'rod' isn't abuse but controlled correction that teaches consequences. Verse 14 explains the stakes: such discipline delivers the soul from hell. Faithful discipline aims at the child's eternal good, not parental conveni...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 23:13
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“but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.”
“for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.”
“but a child left to himself causes shame to his mother.”
“and he will give you peace; yes”