Proverbs 23:13

Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 23:13

BSB

Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.

AKJV

Withhold not correction from the child: for if you beat him with the rod, he shall not die.

CPDV

Do not be willing to take away discipline from a child. For if you strike him with the rod, he will not die.

ERV

Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beat him with the rod, he shall not die.

NHEB

Do not withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

SMT

Thou shalt not withhold instruction from youth: if thou shalt strike him with a rod he shall not die.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 23:13

WithholdH4513VerbnotcorrectionH4148Noun MasculinefromthechildH5288Noun MasculineforifthoubeatestH5221VerbhimwiththerodH7626Noun MasculineheshallnotdieH4191Verb

Commentary for Proverbs 23:13

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 23:13

Summary

Disciplinary correction prevents child's harm

Event

Advocating physical discipline

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC