Proverbs 23:13

Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

Cross-reference

In Proverbs 13:24, the same principle: sparing the rod is hate, but loving discipline—reinforcing that using the rod is an act of love.

In Proverbs 29:15, the rod and reproof give wisdom—affirming that physical discipline, as mentioned here, leads to positive outcomes for the child.

In Proverbs 29:17, disciplining your son brings rest and delight—echoing the promise that such correction is beneficial and not harmful.

In Proverbs 22:15, the rod drives folly from a child—reinforcing that physical discipline, as urged here, corrects inherent foolishness.

In Proverbs 19:18, discipline your son while there is hope—a call to correct early, aligning with the assurance here that such correction does not kill.

In 1 Samuel 3:13, Eli failed to restrain his sons—a negative example of withholding discipline, which Proverbs 23:13 warns against.

1 Kings 1:6 Contrast

In 1 Kings 1:6, David never corrected Adonijah—another case of withheld discipline, directly opposing the command here to use the rod.

Hebrews 12:7 applies the same fatherly discipline principle to God's treatment of believers, showing its spiritual dimension.

In Deuteronomy 21:18, the stubborn son who rejects discipline faces execution—contrasting the assurance here that the rod will not kill.

Ephesians 6:4 balances the command to discipline with a warning not to provoke children, complementing Proverbs' rod instruction.