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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24 Those who withhold the rod hate their children,
    but the one who loves them applies discipline.

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

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14 A wise woman builds her house,
    while a foolish woman tears hers down with her own hands.

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

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Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly,
    and the glory of children is their parents.

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

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18 Discipline your children while there is hope,
    but don’t plan to kill them.

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

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The righteous live with integrity;
    happy are their children who come after them.

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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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Train children in the way they should go;
    when they grow old, they won’t depart from it.

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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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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]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 23:14 Heb Sheol

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

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15 The rod and correction lead to wisdom,
    but children out of control shame their mothers.

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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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17 Instruct your children; they will give you peace of mind
    and bring delight into your life.

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