7
A parent who spoils children now will end up tending to their wounds, and will experience heartache at every outcry.
8
A horse that is unbroken turns out stubborn, and a child, when given free rein, turns out reckless.
9
Indulge children, and they will terrorize you; play with them, and they will grieve you.
10
Don't laugh together with them, so that you don't suffer together and in the end grind your teeth in regret.
11
Don't give them free rein in their youth.
12
Bruise their sides while they are still young, or else they will become stubborn and disobey you.
13
Educate your children, and work on them, so that you don't end up offended by their shameful behavior.
Food and health
14 It is better to be poor, but healthy and strong, than a rich person whose body is afflicted.
15
Being healthy and fit is better than any gold, and a strong spirit is better than untold riches.
16
No wealth is better than a healthy body, and no gladness is better than happiness in one's heart.
17
Death is better than a bitter life, and eternal rest is better than chronic illness.