18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
    do not be a willing party to their death.(A)

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18 (A)Discipline your son while there is hope,
And do not desire [a]his death.

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  1. Proverbs 19:18 Lit causing him to die

17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.(A)

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17 (A)Correct your son, and he will give you comfort;
He will also [a](B)delight your soul.

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  1. Proverbs 29:17 Lit give delight to