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Proverbs 13:23-25
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 13:23-25
New American Standard Bible
23 (A)Abundant food is in the uncultivated 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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:23 Lit there is what is swept
- Proverbs 13:24 I.e., correction or discipline
- Proverbs 13:24 Lit seeks him diligently with discipline
- Proverbs 13:25 Lit eats to the satisfaction of his soul
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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