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 Whoever does not discipline[a] his son hates him,
    but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 13:24 Lit. Whoever spares the rod

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

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How Wise People Live

14 Every wise woman builds up her household,
but the foolish one tears it 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 aged,
    and the pride 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 son while there is still hope—
    but don’t set your heart on his destruction.

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

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The righteous person lives a life of integrity;
    happy are his children who follow him!

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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 a child in the way appropriate for him,
    and when he becomes older, he will not turn 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 discipline from a child;
    if you punish him with a rod,
        he won’t die.
14 Punish him with a rod,
    and you will rescue his soul from Sheol.[a]

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 23:14 I.e. the realm of the dead

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 rebuke bestow wisdom,
    but an undisciplined child[a] brings shame to his mother.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 29:15 Lit. but a child left alone

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

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17 Correct your son and he will comfort you;
    he will also delight your soul.

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