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aDiscipline your son while there is hope,
And do not desire his death.
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Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 23:13, Proverbs 29:15, Proverbs 29:17
Proverbs 13
24
He who awithholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him bdisciplines him diligently.
Proverbs 23
13
aDo not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
Proverbs 29
15
The arod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way bbrings shame to his mother.
Proverbs 29
17
aCorrect your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also bdelight your soul.