Parallel Verses
Amplified
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.
New American Standard Bible
And do not desire
King James Version
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Holman Bible
don’t be intent on killing him.
International Standard Version
Discipline your son while there is still hope but don't set your heart on his destruction.
A Conservative Version
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
American Standard Version
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; nd set not thy heart on his destruction.
Bible in Basic English
Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.
Darby Translation
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.
Julia Smith Translation
Correct thy son when there is hope, and thy soul shall not lift up for his sighing.
King James 2000
Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Discipline your child, for there is hope, but on his destruction do not set your desire.
Modern King James verseion
Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your soul on making him die.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Chasten thy son while there is hope; but let not thy soul be moved to slay him.
NET Bible
Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.
New Heart English Bible
Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.
The Emphasized Bible
Correct thy son, because there is hope, yet, not so as to slay him, let thy passion be excited.
Webster
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Chastise thy son, for there is hope, And to put him to death lift not up thy soul.
Themes
Chastisement » Chastening your children
Correction » The correction of children
Discipline » Of children » The correction of children
Family » Devotions » Government
Fathers » Duties of » The correction of children
Home » special duties of parents » The correction of children
Parents » Their duty to their children is » To correct them
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Of children
Social duties » Parental parental duties » The correction of children
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 19:18
Prayers for Proverbs 19:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Foolish Son Brings Ruin To Others
17
He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord,
And the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
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.
A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control];
For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:24
He who withholds the rod [of discipline] hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines and trains him diligently and appropriately [with wisdom and love].
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof (godly instruction) give wisdom,
But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child;
The rod of discipline [correction administered with godly wisdom and lovingkindness] will remove it far from him.
Proverbs 23:13-14
Do not withhold discipline from the child;
If you
Proverbs 29:17
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
Yes, he will delight your soul.
Hebrews 12:7-10
You must submit to [correction for the purpose of] discipline; God is dealing with you as with sons; for