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

14 A wise woman builds her home,
    but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.

⁶ Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged;
    parents^[a] are the pride of their children.

¹⁸ Discipline your children while there is hope.
    Otherwise you will ruin their lives.

⁷ The godly walk with integrity;
    blessed are their children who follow them.

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

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]

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

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