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Proverbs 13:24 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. "
Proverbs 13:24
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
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Proverbs 13:1
"A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke."
Proverbs 13:2
"A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence."
Proverbs 13:3
"He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction."
Proverbs 13:4
"The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat."
Proverbs 13:5
"A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame."
Proverbs 13:6
"Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner."
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