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

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  1. Proverbs 13:24 I.e. correction or discipline
  2. Proverbs 13:24 Lit seeks him diligently with discipline

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

Contrast the Upright and the Wicked

14 The (A)wise woman builds her house,
But the foolish tears it down with her own hands.

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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

(A)Grandchildren are the crown of old men,
And the (B)glory of sons is their fathers.

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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 (A)Discipline your son while there is hope,
And do not desire [a]his death.

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  1. Proverbs 19:18 Lit causing him to die

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

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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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[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

(A)Train up a child [a]in the way he should go,
Even when he is old he will not depart from it.

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  1. Proverbs 22:6 Lit according to his way

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

13 (A)Do not hold back 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)rescue his soul from Sheol.

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

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 The (A)rod and reproof give wisdom,
But a child [a]who gets his own way (B)brings shame to his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 29:15 Lit left to himself

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 (A)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also [a](B)delight your soul.

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to