What does the Bible say about discipline?

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Discipline — the KJV “chastening” — is addressed in Proverbs and in the Epistle to the Hebrews.

In Proverbs 3:11-12:

11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

In Hebrews 12:6:

6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

In Proverbs 13:24:

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

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