12. Apply your heart to instructionand your ears to words of knowledge.Saying 13
13. Do not withhold discipline from a child;if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14. Punish them with the rodand save them from death.Saying 14
15. My son, if your heart is wise,then my heart will be glad indeed;
16. my inmost being will rejoicewhen your lips speak what is right.Saying 15
17. Do not let your heart envy sinners,but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.
18. There is surely a future hope for you,and your hope will not be cut off.Saying 16
19. Listen, my son, and be wise,and set your heart on the right path:
20. do not join those who drink too much wineor gorge themselves on meat,