Prov. X, 13. In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Prov. XIII, 24. He that spareth his rod hateth his son; but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Prov. XIX, 18. Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Prov. XXII, 15. Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Prov. XXIII, 13. Withhold not correction from the child; for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
14. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
(3.) Encouragements to parental faithfulness.
Gen. XVII, 7. And I will establish my covenant between me and thee, and thy seed after thee, in their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
Gen. XVIII, 19. For I know him, that he will command his children, and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Psa. XXXVII, 26. He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.