Proverbs 23:14

“Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.”

"Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell." - Proverbs 23:14
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What does Proverbs 23:14 mean?

Proverbs 23:14 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell." This verse is a clear instruction on the use of corporal punishment for children and its potential spiritual implications. Context: The book of…

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Discipline and Redemption: A Reflection on Proverbs 23:14

The book of Proverbs is replete with wisdom, offering insights into the nature of life, relationships, and the principles that govern human conduct. Among its many nuggets of truth, Proverbs 23:14 stands out with a stark admonition: "Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discipline in the Pursuit of Righteousness

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and a desire for deeper understanding. Your Scriptures, Lord, are a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As I meditate on Proverbs 23:14, "Thou shalt beat him with the…

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Proverbs 23:14 - "Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell."
Proverbs 23:14 If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.
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Proverbs 23:13-14 - "Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish them with the rod, they will not die. Punish them with the rod and save them from death."
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Proverbs 23:3 - "Be not desirous of his dainties: for they are deceitful meat."
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Proverbs 23:11 - "For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee."
Proverbs 23:32 - "At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder."
Proverbs 23:30 - "They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine."
Proverbs 23:4 - "Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom."
Proverbs 13:23 - "Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment."
Proverbs 11:23 - "The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath."
Proverbs 23:18 - "For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off."
Proverbs 23:27 - "For a whore is a deep ditch; and a strange woman is a narrow pit."
Proverbs 20:23 - "Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good."
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Proverbs 23:9 - "Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words."