4 At the father’s death, he will seem not dead,for he leaves after him one like himself,
5 Whom he looked upon through life with joy,and in death, without regret.
6 Against his enemies he has left an avenger,and one to repay his friends with kindness.
7 Whoever spoils a son will have wounds to bandage,and will suffer heartache at every cry.
8 An untamed horse turns out stubborn;and a son left to himself grows up unruly.
9 Pamper a child and he will be a terror for you,indulge him, and he will bring you grief.
10 Do not laugh with him lest you share sorrow with him,and in the end you will gnash your teeth.