Proverbs 13:24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
24 The one who will not use the rod hates his son,(A)
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.(B)
Proverbs 13:24
Common English Bible
24 Those who withhold the rod hate their children,
but the one who loves them applies discipline.
Proverbs 14:1
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:1
Common English Bible
14 A wise woman builds her house,
while a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.
Proverbs 17:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the pride of sons is their fathers.
Proverbs 17:6
Common English Bible
6 Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
and the glory of children is their parents.
Proverbs 19:18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:18 Lit don’t lift up your soul to his death
Proverbs 19:18
Common English Bible
18 Discipline your children while there is hope,
but don’t plan to kill them.
Proverbs 20:7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 The one who lives with integrity is righteous;(A)
his children[a] who come after him will be happy.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:7 Lit sons
Proverbs 20:7
Common English Bible
7 The righteous live with integrity;
happy are their children who come after them.
Proverbs 22:6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 Teach a youth about the way he should go;(A)
even when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
Common English Bible
6 Train children in the way they should go;
when they grow old, they won’t depart from it.
Proverbs 23:13-14
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 Don’t withhold discipline from a youth;
if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.(A)
14 Strike him with a rod,
and you will rescue his life from Sheol.(B)
Proverbs 23:13-14
Common English Bible
13 Don’t withhold instruction from children;
if you strike them with a rod, they won’t die.
14 Strike them with a rod,
and you will save their lives from the grave.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:14 Heb Sheol
Proverbs 29:15
Holman Christian Standard Bible
15 A rod of correction imparts wisdom,(A)
but a youth left to himself[a]
is a disgrace to his mother.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 29:15 Lit youth sent away
Proverbs 29:15
Common English Bible
15 The rod and correction lead to wisdom,
but children out of control shame their mothers.
Proverbs 29:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 Discipline your son, and it will bring you peace of mind(A)
and give you delight.
Proverbs 29:17
Common English Bible
17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
and bring delight into your life.
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