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Proverbs 19:18
Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Proverbs 19:18 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 19:18 in other translations
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.
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In context
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
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