Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 19:18
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Berean Standard Bible
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
King James Version
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
World English Bible
Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.
American Standard Version
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 19
16 He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.
17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
18 Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
19 A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.
20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.
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