Old Testament · Wisdom
Proverbs 19:18
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Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
About Proverbs 19:18
Few verses address Disciplining Children in the Bible as directly as Proverbs 19:18. This Old Testament passage from the wisdom of Proverbs has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
- Proverbs 13:24
“He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.”
- Ephesians 6:4
“And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.”
- Proverbs 29:17
“Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.”
- Hebrews 12:11
“Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.”
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How to Apply Proverbs 19:18
Pray through Proverbs 19:18 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Disciplining Children in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.