Proverbs 23:10-18

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁰ Don’t move an ancient boundary marker,^(A)
and don’t encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
¹¹ for their Redeemer is strong,^(B)
and he will champion their cause against you.^(C)

¹² Apply yourself to discipline
and listen to words of knowledge.

¹³ Don’t withhold discipline from a youth;
if you punish him with a rod, he will not die.^(D)
14 Punish him with a rod,
and you will rescue his life from Sheol.^(E)

¹⁵ My son, if your heart is wise,
my heart will indeed rejoice.^(F)
16 My innermost being will celebrate
when your lips say what is right.^(G)

¹⁷ Don’t let your heart envy sinners;^(H)
instead, always fear the Lord.^(I)
18 For then you will have a future,
and your hope will not be dashed.^(J)