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Proverbs 23

Proverbs 23:13

True Riches · Proverbs 23:1–35
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Translations

Modern
Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
Traditional
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
Literal
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
Latin
Noli subtrahere a puero disciplinam: si enim percusseris eum virga, non morietur.

Interlinear

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

Notes

Proverbs 22:17–24:22

This section is attributed to a group known as the wise, but their identity is unknown. There is a mention of thirty sayings (Proverbs 22:20). The wisdom sayings that follow can be divided into thirty sections. These sections are similar to an Egyptian work called the Instruction of Amenemope, which is also divided into thirty chapters.

Theme notes and profiles

Children and Parents

Parallels

1 Timothy 6:17–19 James 5:1–6

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Discipline Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Child Discipline Child Training Children: Correction of Children’s Responsibility Coping Deadbeat Dads Discipline of Children Disciplining Children Disobedient Children Hell: The Future Home of the Wicked How to Raise a Child Parent and Child Relationships Parents: Their Duty to Their Children Is: To Correct Them Parents: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Punishing Children Punishing your Children Spanking your Child Training Up a Child Unruly Children