


Proverbs 19:18
Bible Versions
¶ Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Discipline your child while there is hope, but don't get so angry that you kill him!
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Proverbs 13:24
¶ He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. -
Proverbs 29:15
¶ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame. -
Proverbs 23:13
Withhold not correction from the child: for [if] thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. -
Proverbs 23:14
Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell. -
Proverbs 22:15
¶ Foolishness [is] bound in the heart of a child; [but] the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. -
Proverbs 29:17
¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul. -
Hebrews 12:7
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?