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Proverbs 23:14-16
Common English Bible
Proverbs 23:14-16
Common English Bible
14 Strike them with a rod,
and you will save their lives from the grave.[a]
15 My child, if your heart is wise,
then my heart too will be happy.
16 My inner being will rejoice
when your lips speak with integrity.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 23:14 Heb Sheol
Proverbs 23:14-16
New International Version
Proverbs 23:14-16
New International Version
14 Punish them with the rod
and save them from death.(A)
Saying 14
15 My son, if your heart is wise,
then my heart will be glad indeed;
16 my inmost being will rejoice
when your lips speak what is right.(B)
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