King James Version (KJV)

Proverbs 23:13

“Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.”

Verse in context — Proverbs 23

For their redeemer [is] mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.

Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.

Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.

Wisdom sayings for godly living and practical life.