11. for their Protector is strong;he will plead their case against you.
12. Apply your heart to instructionand your ears to the words of knowledge.
13. Do not withhold discipline from a child;even if you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
14. If you strike him with the rod,you will deliver him from death.
15. My child, if your heart is wise,then my heart also will be glad;
16. my soul will rejoicewhen your lips speak what is right.
17. Do not let your heart envy sinners,but rather be zealous in fearing the Lord all the time.
18. For surely there is a future,and your hope will not be cut off.