Proverbs 19:18
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordChasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
— Proverbs 19:18, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Discipline your son, for there is hope; Don't be a willing party to his death.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Chastise thy son, for there is hope, And to put him to death lift not up thy soul.