1
He who loves his son will whip him often, in order 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 in the presence of friends.
4
The father may die, and yet he is not dead, for he has left behind him one like himself;
5
while alive he saw and rejoiced, and when he died he was not grieved;
6
he has left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one to repay the kindness of his friends.
7
He who spoils his son will bind up his wounds, and his feelings will be troubled at every cry.
8
A horse that is untamed turns out to be stubborn, and a son unrestrained turns out to be wilful.
9
Pamper a child, and he will frighten you; play with him, and he will give you grief.
10
Do not laugh with him, lest you have sorrow with him, and in the end you will gnash your teeth.