¹¹ My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:

¹² For the LORD chastens whom he loves and delights in, even as a father to his son.

¹⁷ ¶ He is in the way of life that gives heed to chastening, but he that refuses reproof errs.

12 ¶ Whosoever loves chastening loves knowledge, but he that hates reproof is carnal.

¹⁸ ¶ Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuses chastening: but he that regards reproof shall be honoured.

²⁴ ¶ He that cuts short chastening hates his son, but he that loves him chastens him early.

⁵ ¶ The fool despises his father’s chastening, but he that regards reproof shall become prudent.

¹⁰ ¶ Chastening is grievous unto him that forsakes the way, but he that hates reproof shall die.

¹² ¶ The scorner does not love the one that reproves him, neither will he go unto the wise.

³² ¶ He that refuses chastening despises his own soul, but he that hears reproof has an understanding heart.

¹⁸ ¶ Chasten thy son while there is hope, but do not stir up thy soul to destroy him.