10. Our human fathers punished us for a short time, as it seemed right to them; but God does it for our own good, so that we may share his holiness.
11. When we are punished, it seems to us at the time something to make us sad, not glad. Later, however, those who have been disciplined by such punishment reap the peaceful reward of a righteous life.
12. Lift up your tired hands, then, and strengthen your trembling knees!
13. Keep walking on straight paths, so that the lame foot may not be disabled, but instead be healed.
14. Try to be at peace with everyone, and try to live a holy life, because no one will see the Lord without it.