1. Whoever loves a son will chastise him often,that he may be his joy when he grows up.
2. Whoever disciplines a son will benefit from him,and boast of him among acquaintances.
3. Whoever educates a son will make his enemy jealous,and rejoice in him among his friends.
4. At the father’s death, he will seem not dead,for he leaves after him one like himself,
5. Whom he looked upon through life with joy,and in death, without regret.
6. Against his enemies he has left an avenger,and one to repay his friends with kindness.