¹¹ My son,^(A) do not despise the Lord’s discipline,^(B)
    and do not resent his rebuke,
¹² because the Lord disciplines those he loves,^(C)
    as a father the son he delights in.^[a](D)

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)

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)

²⁸ Like a city whose walls are broken through
    is a person who lacks self-control.

¹⁵ A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
    but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.^(A)

¹⁶ When the wicked thrive, so does sin,
    but the righteous will see their downfall.^(B)

¹⁷ Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.^(C)

¹⁸ Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.^(D)

¹⁹ Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
    though they understand, they will not respond.

²⁰ Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.^(E)

²¹ A servant pampered from youth
    will turn out to be insolent.