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 spares the rod (authority) hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines (instructs) him promptly.
Proverbs 19:18
Correct your son while there is hope. Do not contribute to his death.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother.