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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 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.

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24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice,
And (A)he who begets a wise son will be glad in him.

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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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