Proverbs 13:24

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Proverbs 13:24

Note, 1. To the education of children in that which is good there is necessary a due correction of them for what is amiss; every child of ours is a child of Adam, and therefore has that foolishness bound up in its heart which calls for rebuke, more or less, the rod and reproof which give wisdom. Observe, It is his rod that must be used, the rod of a parent, directed by wisdom and love, and designed for good, not the rod of a servant. 2. It is good to begin betimes with the necessary restraints... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son ,.... Who withholds or withdraws his rod of correction, which is in his hand, which he has power to use, and ought to exercise at proper times; he, instead of loving his son, may be said to hate him; for such fond love is no better than hatred; and, if he really hated him, he could scarcely do a more ill thing by him than not to correct him for a fault; which was the sin of good old Eli, and both he and his sons suffered for it; but he that loveth... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Proverbs 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son - That is, if he hated him, he could not do him a greater disservice than not to correct him when his obstinacy or disobedience requires it. We have met with this subject already, and it is a favourite with Solomon. See Psalm 34:10 ; (note) and Psalm 37:3 ; (note). The Rev. Mr. Holden makes some sensible observations on this passage: "By the neglect of early correction the desires (passions) obtain ascendancy; the temper becomes irascible,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:18-25

The blessings of obedience and their counterpart I. THE BLESSINGS OF OBEDIENCE . 1 . Honour. ( Proverbs 13:18 .) "'Tis a good brooch to wear in a man's hat at all times," says one of our old poets. Love is common to all the creatures, as life and death; honour belongs to men alone; and dishonour must be worse than death. The praise of others is the refiection of virtue, and a good name like flagrant ointment. 2 . Satisfied desire. ( Proverbs 13:19 .) And what is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:24

He that spareth his rod hateth his son. Correction of children is a great point with our author (see Proverbs 19:18 ; Proverbs 22:15 ; Proverbs 23:13 , etc.; Proverbs 29:15 , Proverbs 29:17 ). So Ecclesiasticus 30:1, "He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end." Dukes, "Gold must be beaten, and a boy needs blows" ('Rabbin. Blumenlese,' 71). Chasteneth him betimes ; literally, early in the morning ( Proverbs 1:28 ; Proverbs... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:24

Sparing the rod The primitive rigour of the Book of Proverbs is repudiated by modern manners. Not only in domestic training, but even in criminal law, people reject the old harsh methods, and endeavour to substitute milder means of correction. no doubt there was much that was more than rough, even brutal, in the discipline of our forefathers. The relation between father and child was too often lacking in sympathy through the undue exercise of parental authority, and society generally was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Proverbs 13:24

Parental correction Few proverbs "come home" to us like those which affect the daily government of our household. They make their appeal to the human heart, to universal experience. I. THE PARENTAL INSTINCT . 1 . This is, to let the child have his way; to give him the gratification be desires, to find a present pleasure in his momentary happiness. 2 . This is, to spare him suffering. No parent can hear his child cry without suffering himself (herself). Our instinct is to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 13:24

Proverbs 13:24. He that spareth Hebrew, חושׂךְ , withholdeth; his rod From his son, when it is due to him; or that keeps back that correction which his son’s fault requires, and which he, as a father, is required to give him; hateth his son His fond affection is as pernicious to his son as his or another man’s hatred could be; but he that loveth him, chasteneth him betimes Either, 1st, In his tender years, as soon as he is capable of being profited by chastisement; or, 2d, Speedily, ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 13:1-25

Satisfaction amid life’s hardships (13:1-25)Parental advice is one of the benefits of life. Those who habitually ignore it will develop an attitude of scorning all opinions except their own (13:1). Good words bring a reward, but treacherous words can result in violence. Discipline in speech is necessary, because rash words lead to disaster (2-3). Discipline is necessary also in work and behaviour, otherwise a person’s life may end in ruin. Security is found in honesty (4-6).The poor might at... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Proverbs 13:24

spareth = withholdeth. Illustrations: Eli (1 Samuel 3:13 ; 1 Samuel 4:11 ); David (2 Samuel 13:39 ; 2 Samuel 14:25 . 1 Kings 1:6 ). chasteneth him betimes = carefully seeketh correction (or discipline) for him: or, seeketh early, &c. read more

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