He that loveth his son, frequently chastiseth him, that he may rejoice in his latter end, and not grope after the doors of his neighbours. 2He that instructeth his son shall be praised in him, and shall glory in him in the midst of them of his household. 3He that teacheth his son, maketh his enemy jealous, and in the midst of his friends he shall glory in him. 4His father is dead, and he is as if he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself. 5While he lived he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died he was not sorrowful, neither was he confounded before his enemies. 6For he left behind him a defender of his house against his enemies, and one that will requite kindness to his friends. 7For the souls of his sons he shall bind up his wounds, and at every cry his bowels shall be troubled. 8A horse not broken becometh stubborn, and a child left to himself will become headstrong. 9Give thy son his way, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he shall make thee sorrowful. 10Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow, and at the last thy teeth be set on edge. 11Give him not liberty in his youth, and wink not at his devices. 12Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat his sides while he is a child, lest he grow stubborn, and regard thee not, and so be a sorrow of heart to thee. 13Instruct thy son, and labour about him, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence to thee.