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

Other Translations of Proverbs 13:24

New International Version

24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

English Standard Version

24 Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.Or who loves him disciplines him early

The Message

24 A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them.

New King James Version

24 He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

New Living Translation

24 Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 13:24

Commentary on Proverbs 13:24

(Read Proverbs 13:24)

He acts as if he hated his child, who, by false indulgence, permits sinful habits to gather strength, which will bring sorrow here, and misery hereafter.

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

Other Translations of Proverbs 23:13

New International Version

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

13 Don't be afraid to correct your young ones; a spanking won't kill them.

New King James Version

13 Do not withhold correction from a child, For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.

New Living Translation

13 Don't fail to discipline your children. The rod of punishment won't kill them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 23:13

Commentary on Proverbs 23:12-16

(Read Proverbs 23:12-16)

Here is a parent instructing his child to give his mind to the Scriptures. Here is a parent correcting his child: accompanied with prayer, and blessed of God, it may prove a means of preventing his destruction. Here is a parent encouraging his child, telling him what would be for his good. And what a comfort it would be, if herein he answered his expectation!