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24 He who (A)holds back his [a]rod hates his son,
But he who loves him [b](B)disciplines him diligently.

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  1. Proverbs 13:24 Correction, discipline
  2. Proverbs 13:24 Lit seeks him earnestly with discipline

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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14 The [a](A)wise woman builds her house,
But the woman of folly tears it down with her own hands.

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  1. Proverbs 14:1 Lit wise women

14 The wise woman builds her house,(A)
    but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

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[a](A)Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
And the (B)beauty of sons is their fathers.

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  1. Proverbs 17:6 Lit Sons’ sons

Children’s children(A) are a crown to the aged,
    and parents are the pride of their children.

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18 (A)Discipline your son while there is hope,
And do not [a]direct your soul to put him to death.

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  1. Proverbs 19:18 Lit lift up

18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
    do not be a willing party to their death.(A)

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A righteous man who (A)walks in his integrity—
(B)How blessed are his sons after him.

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The righteous lead blameless lives;(A)
    blessed are their children after them.(B)

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[a](A)Train up a child [b]according to his way,
Even when he is old he will not [c]depart from it.

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  1. Proverbs 22:6 Lit Dedicate
  2. Proverbs 22:6 Or in the way he should go, according to his own way
  3. Proverbs 22:6 Lit turn away

Start(A) children off on the way they should go,(B)
    and even when they are old they will not turn from it.(C)

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13 (A)Do not withhold discipline from the child,
Although you [a]strike him with the rod, he will not die.
14 You shall [b]strike him with the rod
And (B)deliver his soul from Sheol.

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  1. Proverbs 23:13 Lit smite
  2. Proverbs 23:14 Lit smite

Saying 13

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;
    if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14 Punish them with the rod
    and save them from death.(A)

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15 The (A)rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child [a]left to himself (B)brings shame to his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 29:15 Lit set loose

15 A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
    but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.(A)

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

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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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