24 He who (A)withholds his [a]rod hates his son,
But he who loves him [b](B)disciplines him diligently.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:24 I.e., correction or discipline
  2. Proverbs 13:24 Lit seeks him diligently with discipline

24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)

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18 (A)Discipline your son while there is hope,
And do not desire [a]his death.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:18 Lit causing him to die

18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
    do not be a willing party to their death.(A)

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