Proverbs 23:13-14 Words of Wisdom and Warnings

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish him with the rod, he will not die.

14 Punish him with the rod
and save his soul from death.

Meaning of Proverbs 23:13-14

Proverbs 23:13 underscores the importance of loving discipline in nurturing wisdom and integrity in children. It highlights that true parental guidance involves corrective action, a testament to love's commitment to a child's holistic growth and moral grounding. This verse champions disciplined upbringing as a path to lifelong well-being.

Cross References for Proverbs 23:13-14

Luke 15:18 - I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven an... Click to read the verse Luke 15:18 Click to read the verse Luke 15:18

Proverbs 13:24 - He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:24

Proverbs 29:17 - Discipline your son, and he will give you peace; he will bring delight to your soul. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:17

Proverbs 19:18 - Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:18

Proverbs 29:15 - The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:15 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:15