18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. …
Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 18)Parents are here cautioned against a foolish indulgence of their children that are untoward and viciously inclined, and that discover such an ill temper of mind as is not likely to be cured but by severity. 1. Do not say that it is all in good time to correct them; no, as soon as ever there appears a corrupt disposition in them check it immediately, before it gets head, and takes root, and is hard…
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