“As small children who are negligent in learning become more attentive and obedient after being punished by their teacher or tutor, and as they do not listen before the lash, but, after feeling the pain of a beating, hear and respond as though their ears were just recently opened, improving also in memory, so likewise…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILY ON THE BEGINNING OF PROVERBS 5
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13Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
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In context
11For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
12Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
— Proverbs 23:13 —
14Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
15My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.