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

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

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

¹⁹ Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
    though they understand, they will not respond.

²¹ A servant pampered from youth
    will turn out to be insolent.