²³ For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light,
    and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,^(A)

²⁴ Those who spare the rod hate their children,
    but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.^(A)

¹⁸ Discipline your children while there is hope;
    do not set your heart on their destruction.^(A)

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

²⁸ Like a city breached, without walls,
    is one who lacks self-control.^(A)

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.^(A)
16 When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,
    but the righteous will look upon their downfall.^(B)
17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
    they will give delight to your heart.^(C)
18 Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,
    but happy are those who keep the law.^(D)
19 By mere words slaves are not disciplined,
    for though they understand, they will not give heed.
²⁰ Do you see someone who is hasty in speech?
    There is more hope for a fool than for anyone like that.^(E)
21 A slave pampered from childhood
    will come to a bad end.^[a]