Verse Comparison: Proverbs 13:24
American Standard Version
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Amplified® Bible
He who spares his rod [of discipline] hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines diligently {and} punishes him early.
Contemporary English Version
If you love your children, you will correct them; if you don't love them, you won't correct them.
Darby English Version
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Good News Bible
If you don't punish your children, you don't love them. If you do love them, you will correct them.
King James Version
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
New American Standard Bible
He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
New International Version
He who spares the rod hates his son,
but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
New King James Version
He who spares his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
Revised Standard Version
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is sparing his rod is hating his son, And whoso is loving him hath hastened him chastisement.