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]