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24 Whoever refuses to spank his son hates him,
    but whoever loves his son disciplines him from early on.
25 A righteous person eats to satisfy his appetite,
    but the bellies of wicked people are always empty.

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24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)

25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.(D)

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24 (A)He who spares his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him [a]promptly.

25 (B)The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,
But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

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  1. Proverbs 13:24 early