This yet another excellent example of good, earthy wisdom
from the Book of Proverbs in the Bible, which offers a range of advice about a number of
different topics. One of these areas is of course the whole area of parenting, which,
from the number of proverbs that are in the Book of Proverbs concerning this topic, was
clearly just as much of a big issue back in Biblical times as it is for us today as we
all seek to work out how best to raise our children.
This
proverb obviously concerns the issue of discipline. From the translation you have used,
it is clear that the writer of this proverb believes in the value of physical
discipline, using humour and common sense to convey the belief that corporal punishment
is necessary and is beneficial for a child. The second part of the proverb demonstrates
his belief that there is nothing wrong about using such methods; after all, a child will
not die if he or she is punished in this way. Such negatives clearly outweigh the
positives of having a serious method of punishment ready for children who break rules
knowingly, it is inferred.
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