Proverbs 19:18

Proverbs 19:18 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;

do not be a willing party to their death.

18Discipline your son while there is hope,

And do not desire 19:18 Lit causing him to diehis death.

18Discipline your son while there is hope,

And do not desire his death.

18Discipline and teach your son while there is hope,

And do not [indulge your anger or resentment by imposing inappropriate punishment nor] desire his destruction.

18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope;

do not be party to his death.

18Train your children, because then there is hope.

Don’t do anything to bring about their deaths.