1
He who loves his son will whip him often, so that he may rejoice at the way he turns out.
2
He who disciplines his son will profit by him, and will boast of him among acquaintances.
3
He who teaches his son will make his enemies envious, and will glory in him among his friends.
4
When the father dies he will not seem to be dead, for he has left behind him one like himself,
5
whom in his life he looked upon with joy and at death, without grief.
6
He has left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one to repay the kindness of his friends.
7
Whoever spoils his son will bind up his wounds, and will suffer heartache at every cry.
8
An unbroken horse turns out stubborn, and an unchecked son turns out headstrong.
9
Pamper a child, and he will terrorize you; play with him, and he will grieve you.
10
Do not laugh with him, or you will have sorrow with him, and in the end you will gnash your teeth.