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Whoever spoils his son will bind up his wounds, and will suffer heartache at every cry.
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An unbroken horse turns out stubborn, and an unchecked son turns out headstrong.
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Pamper a child, and he will terrorize you; play with him, and he will grieve you.
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Do not laugh with him, or you will have sorrow with him, and in the end you will gnash your teeth.
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Give him no freedom in his youth, and do not ignore his errors.
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Bow down his neck in his youth, and beat his sides while he is young, or else he will become stubborn and disobey you, and you will have sorrow of soul from him.
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Discipline your son and make his yoke heavy, so that you may not be offended by his shamelessness.
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Better off poor, healthy, and fit than rich and afflicted in body.
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Health and fitness are better than any gold, and a robust body than countless riches.
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There is no wealth better than health of body, and no gladness above joy of heart.
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Death is better than a life of misery, and eternal sleep than chronic sickness.