Proverbs 13:24
24 Whoso is sparing his rod is hating his son, And whoso is loving him hath hastened him chastisement.
Young's Literal Translation is in the public domain.
24 Whoso is sparing his rod is hating his son, And whoso is loving him hath hastened him chastisement.
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.