Proverbs 19:18

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 19:18

BSB
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
AKJV
Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.
CPDV
Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.
ERV
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; and set not thy heart on his destruction.
NHEB
Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.
SMT
Correct thy son when there is hope, and thy soul shall not lift up for his sighing.

Commentary for Proverbs 19:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 19:18
Summary
Discipline children while correction remains possible
Event
Advising parental discipline
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Wisdom