13Don’t fail to discipline your children.

The rod of punishment won’t kill them.

14Physical discipline

may well save them from death.*

15My child,* if your heart is wise,

my own heart will rejoice!

16Everything in me will celebrate

when you speak what is right.

17Don’t envy sinners,

but always continue to fear the Lord.

18You will be rewarded for this;

your hope will not be disappointed.

19My child, listen and be wise:

Keep your heart on the right course.

20Do not carouse with drunkards

or feast with gluttons,

21for they are on their way to poverty,

and too much sleep clothes them in rags.

22Listen to your father, who gave you life,

and don’t despise your mother when she is old.

23Get the truth and never sell it;

also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.

24The father of godly children has cause for joy.

What a pleasure to have children who are wise.*

25So give your father and mother joy!

May she who gave you birth be happy.