Proverbs
Chapters 23:10-16
New International Version Anglicized
10Do not move an ancient boundary stoneor encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11for their Defender is strong;he will take up their case against you.Saying 12
12Apply your heart to instructionand your ears to words of knowledge.Saying 13
13Do not withhold discipline from a child;if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14Punish them with the rodand save them from death.Saying 14
15My son, if your heart is wise,then my heart will be glad indeed;
16my inmost being will rejoicewhen your lips speak what is right.Saying 15