¹⁸ Discipline your son while there is hope, but do not [indulge your angry resentments by undue chastisements and] set yourself to his ruin.

¹⁵ Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him.

¹³ Withhold not discipline from the child; for if you strike and punish him with the [reedlike] rod, he will not die.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left undisciplined brings his mother to shame.

¹⁷ Correct your son, and he will give you rest; yes, he will give delight to your heart.