Proverbs 19:18 · KJV
“Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. {for...: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die}”
— Proverbs 19:18
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. {that which...: or, his deed}
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver {him}, yet thou must do it again. {do: Heb. add}
Proverbs 19 — Context
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; {but} he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. {that which...: or, his deed}
18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. {for...: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die}
19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver {him}, yet thou must do it again. {do: Heb. add}
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:24
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left {to himself} bringeth his mother to shame.
Proverbs 23:13-14
Withhold not correction from the child: for {if} thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness {is} bound in the heart of a child; {but} the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Hebrews 12:7-10
If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
Proverbs 29:17
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.