Proverbs 23:14

“Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

Thou shalt beate him with the rod, and shalt deliuer his soule from hell.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

You shall strike him with the rod And rescue his soul from Sheol.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Give him blows with the rod, and keep his soul safe from the underworld.
- Basic English Bible

thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
- Darby Bible

Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
- Webster's Bible

Punish him with the rod, and save his soul from Sheol.
- World English Bible

Thou with a rod smitest him, And his soul from Sheol thou deliverest.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Thou beatest him with the rod, and wilt deliver his soul from the nether-world.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 23:14


23:13 Shall not die - It is a likely way to prevent his destruction.

23:16 My reins - I shall rejoice with all my soul.


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