Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 23:13
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Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
About Proverbs 23:13
Proverbs 23:13 from Proverbs speaks directly to Disciplining Children in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the wisdom literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
- Proverbs 13:24
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
- Ephesians 6:4
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
- Proverbs 29:17
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
- Proverbs 19:18
“Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.”
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How to Apply Proverbs 23:13
Study Proverbs 23:13 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Proverbs. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Disciplining Children in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.