Holy Scripture
Proverbs 23:14
A church father on this verse
“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…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
14For thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from death.
Modern
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In context
12Apply thy heart to instruction, And prepare thine ears for words of discretion.
13Refrain not from chastening a child; For if thou beat him with the rod, he shall not die.
— Proverbs 23:14 —
15Son, if thy heart be wise, Thou shalt also gladden my heart;
16And thy lips shall converse with my lips, If they be right.