Proverbs 13:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 13:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 13:24 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 13:24 — KJV
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
— Proverbs 13:24 (KJV)
Proverbs 13:24 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 13:24
“For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:24: son, loveth, chasteneth
“And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. Dodanim: or, as some read it, Rodanim”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:24: rod, son
“And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. Ziphion: or, Zephon Ezbon: or, Ozni Arodi: or, Arod”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:24: rod, son
“And Moses took his wife and his sons, and set them upon an ass, and he returned to the land of Egypt: and Moses took the rod of God in his hand.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:24: rod, son
“Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed the LORD. wholly...: Heb. fulfilled to go after”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 13:24: rod, son
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