John Gill Commentary Proverbs 23:14

"Thou shalt beat him with the rod, And shalt deliver his soul from Sheol." — Proverbs 23:14 (ASV)

You shall beat him with the rod Or, correct him with the stripes of the children of men, in a moderate and suitable manner, proportionable to the fault committed; and as he is able to bear it, both as to body and mind; and shall deliver his soul from hell ; be a means of preventing those sins which would bring to hell and destruction; and of bringing to repentance for those committed; and so of saving his soul, which should be the chief thing parents should have in view in chastising their children; the salvation of whose souls should be dear unto them, as it is to all truly gracious and thoughtful ones.