Proverbs 23:11-13

New American Standard Bible

¹¹For their ^(A)Redeemer is strong;
^(B)He will plead their case against you.
¹²Apply your heart to discipline,
And your ears to words of knowledge.

¹³^(C)Do not withhold discipline from a child;
Though you strike him with the rod, he will not die.

Proverbs 23:11-13

New International Version

¹¹for their Defender^(A) is strong;^(B)
he will take up their case against you.^(C)

¹²Apply your heart to instruction^(D)
and your ears to words of knowledge.

¹³Do not withhold discipline from a child;
if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.

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