^15 (A)The rod and reproof give wisdom,
    but a child left to himself ^(B)brings shame to his mother.

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

¹⁹ By mere words a servant is not disciplined,
    for though he understands, he will not respond.

²¹ Whoever pampers his servant from childhood
    will in the end find him his heir.^[a]