Proverbs 19:18

Easy To Read Version

Teach your son and punish him when he is wrong. That is the only hope. If you refuse to do this, then you are helping him destroy himself.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:24

If a person truly loves his children, then he will correct them when they are wrong. If you love your son, then you will be careful to teach him the right way.

Proverbs 19:19

A person with a short temper must pay the price. The more you get him out of trouble, the worse he becomes.

Proverbs 22:15

Children do foolish things. But if you punish them, they will learn not to do those things.

Proverbs 25:28

A person that can’t control himself is like a city without walls to protect it.

Proverbs 29:15

Spankings and teachings are good for children. If parents let a child do whatever he wants, then he will bring shame to his mother.

Proverbs 29:17

Punish your son when he is wrong, then you will always be proud of him. He will never make you ashamed.

Deuteronomy 21:18

“A man might have a son who is stubborn and refuses to obey. This son doesn’t obey his father or mother. They punish the son, but he still refuses to listen to them.