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18 Chasten binecha (thy son) while there is yet tikvah, and give not in to thy nefesh (desire) to kill him.

19 One of gadol chemah (great temper) shall bear onesh (punishment), for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

20 Hear etzah, and accept musar, that thou mayest be wise in thy acharit (latter end, future).

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18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
    do not be a willing party to their death.(A)

19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
    rescue them, and you will have to do it again.

20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,(B)
    and at the end you will be counted among the wise.(C)

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