Proverbs 23:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 23:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 23:13 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 23:13 — KJV
“Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.”
— Proverbs 23:13 (KJV)
Proverbs 23:13 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 23:13
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron's rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a token against the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. rebels: Heb. children of rebellion”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:13: child, rod, die
“Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:13: correction, child, rod
“And Ephron dwelt among the children of Heth: and Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham in the audience of the children of Heth, even of all that went in at the gate of his city, saying, audience: Heb. ears”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:13: child, die
“And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:13: child, die
“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 23:13: child, die
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