18 (A)Discipline your son while there is hope,
And do not desire [a]his death.
19 A man of great anger will bear the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.
20 (B)Listen to counsel and accept discipline,
That you may be wise [b]the rest of your days.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:18 Lit causing him to die
  2. Proverbs 19:20 Lit in your latter end