12. Apply thy heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
13. Withhold not correction from the child; for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die:
14. thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from Sheol.
15. My son, if thy heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine;
16. and my reins shall exult, when thy lips speak right things.
17. Let not thy heart envy sinners, but be thou in the fear of Jehovah all the day;