OLD TESTAMENT · VERSE 24

Proverbs 13:24

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One who spares the rod hates his son,

but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

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Proverbs 13:21–25

21

Misfortune pursues sinners,

but prosperity rewards the righteous.

22

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,

but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

23

An abundance of food is in poor people’s fields,

but injustice sweeps it away.

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One who spares the rod hates his son,

but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.

25

The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul,

but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.

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