Proverbs 19:18

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Proverbs 19:18

Chasten thy sonne while there is hope; and let not thy soule spare for his crying.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; nd set not thy heart on his destruction.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.
- Basic English Bible

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.
- Darby Bible

Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; and set not thy heart on his destruction.
- English Revised Version

Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Proverbs 19:18

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 19:18


19:18 While - Before custom in sin, and thy indulgence have made him incorrigible. Let not - Forbear not to give him due and necessary correction.


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