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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 13, Verse 24

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23
Much food [is in] the tillage of the poor: but there is [that is] destroyed for want of judgment.
King James Version
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
American Standard Version
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
New English Translation
The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.
World English Bible
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
25
The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.
1
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2
He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but [he that is] perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3
In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4
Where no oxen [are], the crib [is] clean: but much increase [is] by the strength of the ox.
5
A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6
A scorner seeketh wisdom, and [findeth it] not: but knowledge [is] easy unto him that understandeth.
7
Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.
8
The wisdom of the prudent [is] to understand his way: but the folly of fools [is] deceit.
9
Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous [there is] favour.