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NASB | Proverbs 23:13 ¶ Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 23:13 ¶ Do not withhold discipline from the child; If you swat him with a reed-like rod [applied with godly wisdom], he will not die. |
Bible Question: There is some verse somewhere in the bible stating to beat your child with a rod. Should people actually beat with a rod or ruler or stick. I would never but know of some people who do based on this bible verse. please let me know. |
Bible Answer: Do not be afraid of enforcement or discipline upon your child. a reedlike stick or similiar will not "kill" them. |