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18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

Proverbs 19:18

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Matthew Henry

(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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