Matthew Henry · Verse 24
He acts as if he hated his child, who, by false indulgence, permits sinful habits to gather strength, which will bring sorrow here, and misery hereafter.
Proverbs 13:24
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
World English Bible
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WEBBE
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
BSB
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
KJV
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
ASV
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
BBE
He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.
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