1
He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy in him in the end.
2
He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice in him among his acquaintances.
3
He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy, and before his friends he shall rejoice in him.
4
Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead, for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.
5
While he lived, he saw and rejoiced in him; and when he died, he was not sorrowful.
6
He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that shall requite kindness to his friends.
7
He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds, and his conscience will be troubled at every cry.
8
A horse not broken becometh headstrong, and a child left to himself will be willful.
9
Pamper thy child, and he shall make thee afraid; play with him, and he will bring thee to heaviness.
10
Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end.