Proverbs 19:18
Proverbs 19:18 King James Version (KJV)
Chasten thy son while there is hope, And let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Proverbs 19:18 The Message (MSG)
Discipline your children while you still have the chance; indulging them destroys them.
Proverbs 19:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death.
Proverbs 19:18 New Century Version (NCV)
Correct your children while there is still hope; do not let them destroy themselves.
Proverbs 19:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
Proverbs 19:18 New International Version (NIV)
Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.
Proverbs 19:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.
Proverbs 19:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Discipline and teach your son while there is hope, And do not [indulge your anger or resentment by imposing inappropriate punishment nor] desire his destruction.
Proverbs 19:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.