13 aDo not withhold correction from a child,
For
if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.
14 You shall beat him with a rod,
And deliver his soul from
1 hell.
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself;
16 Yes, my
1 inmost being will rejoice
When your lips speak right things.
17 aDo not let your heart envy sinners,
But
bbe zealous for the fear of the
Lord all the day;
18 aFor surely there is a
1 hereafter,
And your hope will not be cut off.
19 Hear, my son, and be wise;
And guide your heart in the way.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
