Berean Standard Bible
“He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.”
This proverb belongs to a collection of sayings attributed to Solomon about family, discipline and the fruit of character. In the ancient world the rod was a shepherd's or teacher's tool of guidance and correction.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
World English Bible (WEB)
One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him.
King James Version (KJV)
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who keeps back his rod is unkind to his son: the loving father gives punishment with care.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El que detiene el castigo, á su hijo aborrece: mas el que lo ama, madruga á castigarlo.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
El que no corrige a su hijo, no lo quiere; el que lo ama, lo corrige.
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