Catholic Public Domain Version
"Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death. "
— Proverbs 19:18, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.”
“Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction. ”
“Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.”
“Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.”
“Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.”
“Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.”
“Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.”
Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.
Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die.
Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.
Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another.
Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.
There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.