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11 My child, do not despise the Lord’s discipline
    or be weary of his reproof,(A)
12 for the Lord reproves the one he loves,
    as a father the son in whom he delights.(B)

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17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life,
    but one who rejects a rebuke goes astray.

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12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
    but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid.(A)

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18 Poverty and disgrace are for the one who ignores instruction,
    but one who heeds reproof is honored.(A)

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24 Those who spare the rod hate their children,
    but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.(A)

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A fool despises a parent’s instruction,
    but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.(A)

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10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way;
    one who hates a rebuke will die.(A)

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12 Scoffers do not like to be rebuked;
    they will not go to the wise.(A)

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32 Those who ignore instruction despise themselves,
    but those who heed admonition gain understanding.(A)

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18 Discipline your children while there is hope;
    do not set your heart on their destruction.(A)

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30 Blows that wound cleanse away evil;
    beatings make clean the innermost parts.

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Train children in the right way,
    and when old, they will not stray.(A)

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