Proverbs 23:12-18

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition

¹² Apply your mind to instruction
    and your ear to words of knowledge.^(A)
13 Do not withhold discipline from your children;
    if you beat them with a rod, they will not die.^(B)
14 If you beat them with the rod,
    you will save their lives from Sheol.
¹⁵ My child, if your heart is wise,
    my heart also will be glad.
¹⁶ My soul will rejoice
    when your lips speak what is right.
¹⁷ Do not let your heart envy sinners,
    but always continue in the fear of the Lord.^(C)
18 Surely there is a future,
    and your hope will not be cut off.