Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Chastisement » What chastening does
For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose].
Verse Concepts
Blows that wound cleanse away evil,
And strokes reach to the innermost parts.
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.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Children » Correction of
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger [do not exasperate them to the point of resentment with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by showing favoritism or indifference to any of them], but bring them up [tenderly, with lovingkindness] in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Verse Concepts
Fathers, do not provoke or irritate or exasperate your children [with demands that are trivial or unreasonable or humiliating or abusive; nor by favoritism or indifference; treat them tenderly with lovingkindness], so they will not lose heart and become discouraged or unmotivated [with their spirits broken].
Verse Concepts
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.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
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.
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.
Withhold not discipline from the child; for if you strike and punish him with the [reedlike] rod, he will not die. You shall whip him with the rod and deliver his life from Sheol (Hades, the place of the dead).
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].
Children » Indulgence of » Disastrous results of
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Children » Children left to themselves
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Correction » Rod of correction
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].
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.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
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].
Then I will punish their transgression with the rod [of discipline],
And [correct] their wickedness with stripes.
You shall
And rescue his life from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).
Because of the rod of His wrath.
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He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
Verse Concepts
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
A foolish son is a grief and anguish to his father
And bitterness to her who gave birth to him.
A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father,
And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water].
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy.
Home » Parental indulgence » Disastrous results of
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Parents » Prayers » Sorrow
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
Verse Concepts
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
A foolish son is a grief and anguish to his father
And bitterness to her who gave birth to him.
A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father,
And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water].
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy.
Parents » Indulgence of children, examples of » Disastrous results of
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Reproof » The value of
Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.
and you have forgotten the divine word of encouragement which is addressed to you as sons,
“My son, do not make light of the discipline of the Lord,
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
Verse Concepts
And do not lose heart and give up when you are corrected by Him;
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
A [flippant, arrogant] fool rejects his father’s instruction and correction,
But he who [is willing to learn and] regards and keeps in mind a reprimand acquires good sense.
Better is an open reprimand [of loving correction]
Than love that is hidden.
A reprimand goes deeper into one who has understanding and a teachable spirit
Than a hundred lashes into a fool.
It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom
Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity.
Reproof » Leads to » Wisdom
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
The ear that listens to and learns from the life-giving rebuke (reprimand, censure)
Will remain among the wise.
Reproof » What reproof gives
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Rod » Of correction
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the backs of fools [who refuse to learn].
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.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
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].
Then I will punish their transgression with the rod [of discipline],
And [correct] their wickedness with stripes.
You shall
And rescue his life from Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).
Because of the rod of His wrath.
Shame » General references to
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
The wise will inherit honor and glory,
But dishonor and shame is conferred on fools.
When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame,
But with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.
Shame » Who causes shame
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
He who keeps the law [of God and man] is a wise and discerning son,
But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father [and himself].
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
Verse Concepts
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
A foolish son is a grief and anguish to his father
And bitterness to her who gave birth to him.
A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father,
And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water].
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
He who becomes the parent of a fool [who is spiritually blind] does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool [who is spiritually blind] has no joy.
Wisdom » What gives wisdom
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.