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

Other Translations of Proverbs 19:18

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

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

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 19:18

Commentary on Proverbs 19:18

(Read Proverbs 19:18)

When parents keep under foolish tenderness, they do their best to render children a comfort to them, and happy in themselves.