Proverbs 19:18 Parallel Translations
NASB: Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: Discipline your son while there is still hope. Do not be the one responsible for his death.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
ASV: Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; nd set not thy heart on his destruction.
BBE: Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.
DBY: Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.
ERV: Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; and set not thy heart on his destruction.
JPS: Chasten thy son, for there is hope; but set not thy heart on his destruction.
WBS: Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
WEB: Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.
YLT: Chastise thy son, for there is hope, And to put him to death lift not up thy soul.
Proverbs 19:18 Cross References
XREF:Proverbs 13:24 He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Proverbs 23:13 Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die.

Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.

Proverbs 29:17 Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul. (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
WES: 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.
MHC: 19:14. A discreet and virtuous wife is more valuable than house and riches. 15. A sluggish, slothful disposition makes men poor; it brings them to want. And this applies both to the present life and that which is to come. 16. If we keep God's word, God's word will keep us from every thing really hurtful. We abuse the doctrine of free grace, if we think that it does away the necessity and advantage of obedience. Those that live at random must die. This truth is clearly taught in words enough to alarm the stoutest sinner. 17. God has chosen the poor of this world, to be rich in faith, and heirs of his kingdom. 18. When parents keep under foolish tenderness, they do their best to render children a comfort to them, and happy in themselves.
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