Proverbs 19:18 - Compare All Versions

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Discipline your children while you still have the chance; indulging them destroys them.

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

Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death.

Correct your children while there is still hope; do not let them destroy themselves.

Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.

Discipline your children, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to their death.

Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction.

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.

Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.

Don’t be afraid to discipline your children while they’re still young enough to learn. Don’t indulge your children or be swayed by their protests.

Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.