24 (A)Whoever spares the rod hates his son,
    but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:24 Or who loves him disciplines him early

24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)

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Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, (A)but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

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Fathers,[a] do not exasperate your children;(A) instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 6:4 Or Parents

17 (A)Discipline your son, and he will give you rest;
    he will give delight to your heart.

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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.(A)

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