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Discipline your son, for there is hope; Don`t be a willing party to his death.
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The Window for Discipline
Commentators unanimously explain that the phrase "while there is hope" points to a crucial window of opportunity for parental discipline. This refers to a child's youth, when they are still teachable and before negative habits become deeply ingrained. The verse urges parents to act decisively during these formative years.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
While there is hope - While he is still young, and capable of being reformed.
Crying - Better, as in the margin, 'Do not set y…
19th Century
Anglican
And let not your soul spare for his crying.— Or, but do not set your soul on his destruction. Do not go so far a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Chasten your son while there is hopeOf guiding and keeping him in the right way, as long as corrections are or can b…
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