Proverbs 13:24 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 13:24 MSG (The Message)
A refusal to correct is a refusal to love; love your children by disciplining them.
Proverbs 13:24 KJV (King James Version)
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 13:24 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Proverbs 13:24 NCV (New Century Version)
If you do not punish your children, you don’t love them, but if you love your children, you will correct them.
Proverbs 13:24 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 13:24 NIV (New International Version)
Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.
Proverbs 13:24 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
Proverbs 13:24 AMP (Amplified Bible)
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]
Proverbs 13:24 NLT (New Living Translation)
Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.
Proverbs 13:24 TPT (The Passion Translation)
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.
Proverbs 13:24 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.