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Proverbs 13:23-25
Living Bible
Proverbs 13:23-25
Living Bible
23 A poor man’s farm may have good soil, but injustice robs him of its riches.
24 If you refuse to discipline your son, it proves you don’t love him; for if you love him, you will be prompt to punish him.
25 The good man eats to live, while the evil man lives to eat.[a]
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- Proverbs 13:25 while the evil man lives to eat, literally, “but the wicked never get enough.”
Proverbs 13:23-25
New International Version
Proverbs 13:23-25
New International Version
23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
but injustice sweeps it away.
24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)
25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.(D)
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