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Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19:18

The Man of Integrity · Proverbs 19:1–29
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Translations

Modern
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
Traditional
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Literal
Discipline your son, for there is hope, and do not lift up your soul toward putting him to death.
Latin
Erudi filium tuum; ne desperes: ad interfectionem autem ejus ne ponas animam tuam.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

Notes

Proverbs 19:18

Gaining wisdom needs discipline for everyone, including children (see Proverbs 10:17; 13:1, 10; 15:31–32; 17:10). The short-term sadness from discipline is worth avoiding disaster.

Theme notes and profiles

Children and Parents

Glossary

Discipline Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Child Abuse Child Training Children: Correction of Discipline of Children Disciplining Children How to Raise a Child Parental Discipline Parents: Their Duty to Their Children Is: To Correct Them Parents: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Punishing Children Spanking your Child