Bible verse
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.
Proverbs 19:18 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 19.
14 Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
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.
21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
22 The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
KJV
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
ASV
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
ERV
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; and set not thy heart on his destruction.
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