(See homily on Proverbs 13:24.)—C.
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Proverbs 19:18
The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 19:18
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The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 19:1-29Proverbs 19:1-29 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONMatthew Henry on Proverbs 19:18Proverbs 19:18 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryWhen parents keep under foolish tenderness, they do their best to render children a comfort to them, and happy in themselves.Matthew Henry on Proverbs 19:18Proverbs 19:18 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleParents 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 sa…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 19:18Proverbs 19:18 · The Pulpit CommentaryChasten thy son while there is hope; or. seeing that there is hope. Being still young and impressionable, and not confirmed in bad habits, he may be reformed by judicious chastisement. The same expression occurs in Job…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 19:18Proverbs 19:18 · The Pulpit CommentaryTimely chastisement I. CHASTISEMENT SHOULD BE TIMELY. "Prevention is better than cure." It we wait till the weeds run to seed it is in vain for us to pull them up—they will have sown another and larger crop. The lion's…The Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 19:18-21Proverbs 19:18-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe true prudence I. IN THE PARENTAL RELATION. (Proverbs 19:18.) 1. The necessity of discipline. The exuberance of youth needs the hand of the pruner; the wildness of the colt must be early tamed, or never. Weak indulge…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 19:1-29EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 19:18When parents keep under foolish tenderness, they do their best to render children a comfort to them, and happy in themselves.Matthew HenrycommentaryMatthew Henry on Proverbs 19:18Parents 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 sa…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 19:18Timely chastisement I. CHASTISEMENT SHOULD BE TIMELY. "Prevention is better than cure." It we wait till the weeds run to seed it is in vain for us to pull them up—they will have sown another and larger crop. The lion's…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 19:18Chasten thy son while there is hope; or. seeing that there is hope. Being still young and impressionable, and not confirmed in bad habits, he may be reformed by judicious chastisement. The same expression occurs in Job…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Proverbs 19:18-21The true prudence I. IN THE PARENTAL RELATION. (Proverbs 19:18.) 1. The necessity of discipline. The exuberance of youth needs the hand of the pruner; the wildness of the colt must be early tamed, or never. Weak indulge…Joseph S. Exell and contributors