en_tn_condensed/pro/19/18.md

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while there is hope

"while he is young" or "while he can still be taught"

and do not set your desire on putting him to death

"but do not punish him so severely that he might die" or "for if you do not punish him you are helping him destroy himself"

set your desire on putting him

"be determined to put him"