12. Apply thine heart unto chastening and thine ears to the words of wisdom.
13. Do not withhold correction from the child; for if thou shall beat 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 is wise, my heart shall also rejoice;
16. my kidneys shall also rejoice when thy lips speak right things.
17. Let not thy heart envy sinners, but persevere in the fear of the Lord all day long.
18. For surely there is an end, and thy hope shall not be cut off.