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Proverbs 19:18-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Proverbs 19:18-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 Discipline your son, for there is hope;
but do not be intent on his death.[a](A)
19 A wrathful person bears the penalty;
after one rescue, you will have it to do again.
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
that you may eventually become wise.
Footnotes
- 19:18 The pain of disciplining the young cannot be compared with the danger no discipline may bring. The chief reason for disciplining the young is their capacity to change; excluded thereby are revenge and punishment.
Proverbs 19:18-20
New International Version
Proverbs 19:18-20
New International Version
18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
do not be a willing party to their death.(A)
19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
rescue them, and you will have to do it again.
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