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Proverbs 23:14

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Berean Standard Bible

Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.

Bible in Basic English

Give him blows with the rod, and keep his soul safe from the underworld.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

If you use physical correction you can save them from death.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt smite him with the rodde, and shalt deliuer his soule from hell.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol ·Place of the dead·.

Translation for Translators

and it may save them from going to the place where dead people are.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It is you who must beat him with the rod and save his soul from Sheol.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou with a rod smitest him, And his soul from Sheol thou deliverest.

Context

Saying 13

¹³Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die. ¹⁴Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

Summary

This verse highlights the importance of disciplining children with appropriate correction and guidance. It emphasizes the value of using discipline to save them from the consequences of their actions and ultimately from spiritual harm. The instruction to discipline children is rooted in love and care for their well-being, aiming to steer them towards a righteous path. By providing correction and guidance, parents play a crucial role in shaping the character and future of their children. This verse underscores the significance of discipline in nurturing children and helping them grow in wisdom and understanding.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Thou shall beat him with the rod,.... Or, correct him with the stripes of the children of men, in a moderate and suitable manner, proportionable to the fault committed; and as he is able to bear it, both as to body and mind; and shalt deliver his soul from hell; be a means of preventing those sins which would bring to hell and destruction; and of bringing to repentance for those committed; and so of saving his soul, which should be the chief thing parents should have in view in chastising their children; the salvation of whose souls should be dear unto them, as it is to all truly gracious and thoughtful ones.

Proverbs 23:14

Saying 13

¹³Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die. ¹⁴Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

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Berean Standard Bible

Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

American Standard Version (1901)

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.

Bible in Basic English

Give him blows with the rod, and keep his soul safe from the underworld.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

If you use physical correction you can save them from death.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thou shalt smite him with the rodde, and shalt deliuer his soule from hell.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol ·Place of the dead·.

Translation for Translators

and it may save them from going to the place where dead people are.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It is you who must beat him with the rod and save his soul from Sheol.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.

Young's Literal Translation

Thou with a rod smitest him, And his soul from Sheol thou deliverest.