23 (A)Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor,
But [a]it is swept away by injustice.
24 He who (B)withholds his [b]rod hates his son,
But he who loves him [c](C)disciplines him diligently.
25 The (D)righteous [d]has enough to satisfy his appetite,
But the stomach of the (E)wicked is in need.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:23 Lit there is what is swept
  2. Proverbs 13:24 I.e. correction or discipline
  3. Proverbs 13:24 Lit seeks him diligently with discipline
  4. Proverbs 13:25 Lit eats to the satisfaction of his soul