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.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the 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.