Proverbs 13:24-25
Proverbs 13:24-25 The Message (MSG)
A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them. An appetite for good brings much satisfaction, but the belly of the wicked always wants more.
Proverbs 13:24-25 King James Version (KJV)
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: But the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 13:24-25 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently. The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need.
Proverbs 13:24-25 New Century Version (NCV)
If you do not punish your children, you don’t love them, but if you love your children, you will correct them. Good people have enough to eat, but the wicked will go hungry.
Proverbs 13:24-25 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.
Proverbs 13:24-25 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them. The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.
Proverbs 13:24-25 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly. The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.
Proverbs 13:24-25 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love]. [Prov 19:18; 22:15; 23:13; 29:15, 17; Eph 6:4] The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].
Proverbs 13:24-25 New Living Translation (NLT)
Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them. The godly eat to their hearts’ content, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.
Proverbs 13:24-25 The Passion Translation (TPT)
If you withhold correction and punishment from your children, you demonstrate a lack of true love. So prove your love and be prompt to punish them. The lovers of God will have more than enough, but the wicked will always lack what they crave.