Proverbs 13:24

He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

Surrounding context

13:23 Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, And for lack of justice there is waste.

13:24 He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

13:25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

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