Pro 13:24, 23:13 | JFB | STEP | 24. spareth —or, "withholds." rod —of correction. hateth —or, acts as if he hated him (compare ). chasteneth . . . betimes —or, "diligently seeks for him all useful discipline."

Proverbs 13:24

24. spareth—or, "withholds."

rod—of correction.

hateth—or, acts as if he hated him (compare Pr 3:12; 8:36).

chasteneth . . . betimes—or, "diligently seeks for him all useful discipline."

Proverbs 23:13

13, 14. While there is little danger that the use of the "divine ordinance of the rod" will produce bodily harm, there is great hope of spiritual good.