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Proverbs 23:14

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 23:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
Proverbs 23:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their cause against thee.
12Apply thy heart unto instruction, And thine ears to the words of knowledge.
13Withhold not correction from the child; [For] if thou beat him with the rod, he will not die.
14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
15My son, if thy heart be wise, My heart will be glad, even mine:
16Yea, my heart will rejoice, When thy lips speak right things.
17Let not thy heart envy sinners; But [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day long:
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thou shall beat him with the rod, etc.] Or, correct him with the stripes of the children of men, in a moderate and suitable manner, proportionable to the fault committed; and as he is able to bear it, both as to body and mind; and shalt deliver his soul from hell; be a means of preventing those sins which would bring to hell and destruction; and of bringing to repentance for those committed; and so of saving his soul, which should be the chief thing parents should have in view in chastising their children; the salvation of whose souls should be dear unto them, as it is to all truly gracious and thoughtful ones.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“i. e., “You will not kill your son by scourging him, you may kill him by with holding the scourge.” Proverbs 23:14 Hell - Sheol, the world of the dead. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 22:15; Co1 5:5, Co1 11:32 Proverbs 23:15”
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