Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

Bible References

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 19:18

Discipline and teach your son while there is hope,
And do not [indulge your anger or resentment by imposing inappropriate punishment nor] desire his destruction.
Proverbs 29:15

The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.