Proverbs 23:13-14
Expanded Bible
13 Don’t ·fail to punish [L withhold instruction/discipline from] children.
If you ·spank them [L strike them with a rod], they won’t die.
14 If you ·spank them [L strike them with a rod],
you will save ·them from death [L their lives from Sheol/the grave].
Proverbs 23:13-14
New American Standard Bible
13 (A)Do not withhold discipline from a child;
Though you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
14 You shall strike him with the rod
And (B)rescue his soul from Sheol.
Proverbs 23:24
Expanded Bible
24 The father of a ·good [righteous] child is very happy;
parents who have wise children are glad because of them.
Proverbs 23:24
New American Standard Bible
24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And (A)he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
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