Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

Bible References

Chasten

Proverbs 13:24

He 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].
Proverbs 22:15

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
The rod of discipline [correction administered with godly wisdom and lovingkindness] will remove it far from him.
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.
Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Hebrews 12:7
You must submit to [correction for the purpose of] discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons; for what son is there whom his father does not discipline?

General references

Proverbs 13:24

He 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].
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.
Proverbs 29:17

Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.