Proverbs 23:11-13

King James Version

¹¹For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

¹²Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

¹³Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

Proverbs 23:11-13

New International Version

¹¹for their Defender^(A) is strong;^(B)
he will take up their case against you.^(C)

¹²Apply your heart to instruction^(D)
and your ears to words of knowledge.

¹³Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.

King James Version (KJV)

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New International Version (NIV)