⁶ Start^(A) children off on the way they should go,^(B)
    and even when they are old they will not turn from it.^(C)

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but whoever hates correction is stupid.^(A)

²⁴ Whoever spares the rod^(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline^(B) them.^(C)

15 A gentle answer^(A) turns away wrath,^(B)
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

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

¹⁵ Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
    but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.^(A)