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When the father dies he will not seem to be dead, for he has left behind him one like himself,
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whom in his life he looked upon with joy and at death, without grief.
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He has left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one to repay the kindness of his friends.
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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.
New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.