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Proverbs 19:18

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Bible Versions

¶ Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Chasten {H3256} thy son {H1121} while there is {H3426} hope {H8615}, and let not thy soul {H5315} spare {H5375} for his crying {H4191}.
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.
  • 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?
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