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Don't give him freedom while he is young, and don't overlook what he does wrong.
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Whip him while he is still a child, and make him respect your authority. If you don't, he will be stubborn and disobedient and cause you nothing but sorrow.
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So discipline your son and give him work to do, or else he will be an embarrassment to you.
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It is better to be poor, but strong and healthy, than to be rich, but in poor health.
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A sound, healthy body and a cheerful attitude are more valuable than gold and jewels.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.