Proverbs 13:24

Proverbs 13:24 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

24Whoever spares the rod hates their children,

but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

24He who withholds his 13:24 I.e., correction or disciplinerod hates his son,

But he who loves him 13:24 Lit seeks him diligently with disciplinedisciplines him diligently.

24He who withholds his rod hates his son,

But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

24He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son,

But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love]. [Prov 19:18; 22:15; 23:13; 29:15, 17; Eph 6:4]

24He who spares the rod hates his son,

but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

24Those who don’t correct their children hate them.

But those who love them are careful to correct them.