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18 Discipline your child, for there is hope,
    but on his destruction do not set your desire.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 19:18 Or “soul,” or “inner self”

18 Discipline your son while there is hope;
don’t set your heart on being the cause of his death.[a](A)

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  1. 19:18 Lit don’t lift up your soul to his death

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest,
    and they will give delight to your soul.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Or “life,” or “inner self”

17 Discipline your child,(A) and it will bring you peace of mind
and give you delight.

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