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24 Whoever does not discipline[a] his son hates him,
    but whoever loves him is diligent to correct him.

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  1. Proverbs 13:24 Lit. Whoever spares the rod

How Wise People Live

14 Every wise woman builds up her household,
but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.

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Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,
    and the pride of children is their parents.

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18 Discipline your son while there is still hope—
    but don’t set your heart on his destruction.

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The righteous person lives a life of integrity;
    happy are his children who follow him!

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Train a child in the way appropriate for him,
    and when he becomes older, he will not turn from it.

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13 Don’t withhold discipline from a child;
    if you punish him with a rod,
        he won’t die.
14 Punish him with a rod,
    and you will rescue his soul from Sheol.[a]

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  1. Proverbs 23:14 I.e. the realm of the dead

15 The rod and rebuke bestow wisdom,
    but an undisciplined child[a] brings shame to his mother.

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  1. Proverbs 29:15 Lit. but a child left alone

17 Correct your son and he will comfort you;
    he will also delight your soul.

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