²⁴ He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.

²⁴ He who withholds his rod hates his son , But he who loves him disciplines him diligently .

²⁴ He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.

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

²⁴ He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.