²⁴ Whoever spares the rod^(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline^(B) them.^(C)

¹⁸ Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
    do not be a willing party to their death.^(A)

¹¹ Even small children are known by their actions,
    so is their conduct really pure^(A) and upright?

⁶ Start^(A) children off on the way they should go,^(B)
    and even when they are old they will not turn from it.^(C)

¹⁵ Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
    but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.^(A)

¹⁴ The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways,^(A)
    and the good rewarded for theirs.^(B)

¹⁵ A rod and a reprimand impart wisdom,
    but a child left undisciplined disgraces its mother.^(A)

¹⁷ Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.^(A)