8 A horse that is unbrokenturns out stubborn,and a child, when given free rein,turns out reckless.
9 Indulge children,and they will terrorize you;play with them,and they will grieve you.
10 Don’t laugh together with them,so that you don’t suffer togetherand in the endgrind your teeth in regret.
11 Don’t give them free rein in their youth.
12 Bruise their sideswhile they are still young,or else they will become stubbornand disobey you.
13 Educate your children, and work on them,so that you don’t end up offendedby their shameful behavior.
14 It is better to be poor,but healthy and strong,than a rich personwhose body is afflicted.