¹⁵ To discipline a child produces wisdom,
    but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.

²⁵ Foolish children^[a] bring grief to their father
    and bitterness to the one who gave them birth.

¹⁷ Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind
    and will make your heart glad.

A wise child^[a] brings joy to a father;
    a foolish child brings grief to a mother.

⁶ Direct your children onto the right path,
    and when they are older, they will not leave it.

²⁴ Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children.
    Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.

¹⁵ A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,
    but physical discipline will drive it far away.

²¹ It is painful to be the parent of a fool;
    there is no joy for the father of a rebel.

¹³ Don’t fail to discipline your children.
    The rod of punishment won’t kill them.
¹⁴ Physical discipline
    may well save them from death.^[a]

⁵ A wise youth harvests in the summer,
    but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.