Proverbs 23:13

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

"Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die." - Proverbs 23:13
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What does Proverbs 23:13 mean?

Proverbs 23:13 (KJV) says, "Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die." This verse deals with the topic of discipline and the important role it plays in a child's upbringing. The first part of the verse, "Withhold not…

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The Loving Discipline of a Parent

Proverbs 23:13 states, "Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die." This verse speaks to the heart of parenting, particularly the tough love that is often required in raising children. In a world where permissiveness can…

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A Prayer for Wisdom in Discipline

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, recognizing the sacred responsibility You have entrusted to us as guardians and nurturers of the children in our care. Lord, as we reflect on the wisdom of Proverbs 23:13, which admonishes us to "Withhold not…

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Proverbs 23:13 - "Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die."
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."
Proverbs 23:13 Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.
"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." - Proverbs 23:13-14
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Proverbs 18:23 - "The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly."
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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 13:13 - "Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded."
Proverbs 23:4 - "Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom."
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."
Proverbs 12:23 - "A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness."