Proverbs 13:24
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
שֵׁבֶט
The shepherd's rod was not for the sheep — it was for predators. The staff was for guiding and steadying the sheep on narrow paths. David walks through the valley of the shadow of death and takes comfort not in the absence of danger, but in the presence of the shepherd's tools. God is equipped for what lies ahead of you.
חָשַׂךְ
one who restrains
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חָשַׂךְ
To spare, to withhold, to keep back. Chasak. One who withholds unduly comes to poverty. Holding back what God intends to flow through you stops the blessing.
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שָׁחַר
he seeks early/ him
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שָׁחַר
To seek, to seek early, to dawn. Shachar. O God You are my God. Earnestly I seek You. The root means to seek at dawn. Morning is the right time to seek God.
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מוּסָר
discipline
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מוּסָר
Discipline, correction, chastisement. Muwcar. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him. What we deserved Jesus took so we could have shalom.
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בֵּן
son/ his
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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שָׂנֵא
is hating
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שָׂנֵא
to hate (personally)
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