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

¹³ Do not withhold discipline from your children;
    if you beat them with a rod, they will not die.^(A)
14 If you beat them with the rod,
    you will save their lives from Sheol.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a mother is disgraced by a neglected child.^(A)

¹⁷ Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
    they will give delight to your heart.^(A)

¹⁹ By mere words slaves are not disciplined,
    for though they understand, they will not give heed.

²¹ A slave pampered from childhood
    will come to a bad end.^[a]