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

19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment, and though thou [a]deliver him, yet will his anger come again.

20 Hear counsel and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 19:19 Though for a time he give place to counsel, yet soon after will he give place to his raging affections.

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.

20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,(B)
    and at the end you will be counted among the wise.(C)

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