He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
What does Proverbs 13:24 mean?
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.
Key themes
LoveAnxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord
Read with
Keep this verse inside Proverbs 13:23-25 and alongside a few nearby related passages.