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Which do you choose? Should I come with a rod to punish you, or should I come with love and a gentle spirit?
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American Standard Version
What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
Christian Standard Bible
What do you want? Should I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
English Standard Version
What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?
King James Version
What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
New American Standard Bible
What do you desire? That I come to you with a rod, or with love and a spirit of gentleness?
New International Version
What do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod of discipline, or shall I come in love and with a gentle spirit?
New King James Version
What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?
World English Bible
What do you want? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of gentleness?