13. Don’t fail to discipline your children.The rod of punishment won’t kill them.
14. Physical disciplinemay well save them from death.
15. My child, if your heart is wise,my own heart will rejoice!
16. Everything in me will celebratewhen you speak what is right.
17. Don’t envy sinners,but always continue to fear the lord.
18. You will be rewarded for this;your hope will not be disappointed.
19. My child, listen and be wise:Keep your heart on the right course.
20. Do not carouse with drunkardsor feast with gluttons,
21. for they are on their way to poverty,and too much sleep clothes them in rags.
22. Listen to your father, who gave you life,and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
23. Get the truth and never sell it;also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.