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24 ¶ He that cuts short chastening hates his son, but he that loves him chastens him early.

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

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14 ¶ Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish plucks it down with her hands.

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14 The wise woman builds her house,(A)
    but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

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¶ Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the honour of the children are their fathers.

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Children’s children(A) are a crown to the aged,
    and parents are the pride of their children.

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18 ¶ Chasten thy son while there is hope, but do not stir up thy soul to destroy him.

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

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¶ The just man who walks in his integrity, blessed shall be his sons after him.

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The righteous lead blameless lives;(A)
    blessed are their children after them.(B)

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¶ Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.

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

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13 Do not withhold correction from the child; for if thou shall beat him with the rod, he shall not die.

14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.

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Saying 13

13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;
    if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14 Punish them with the rod
    and save them from death.(A)

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15 ¶ The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself shall bring his mother to shame.

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

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17 ¶ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; he shall give delight unto thy soul.

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

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