11 for their Defender is strong;he will take up their case against you.Saying 12
12 Apply your heart to instructionand your ears to words of knowledge.Saying 13
13 Do not withhold discipline from a child;if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.
14 Punish them with the rodand save them from death.Saying 14
15 My son, if your heart is wise,then my heart will be glad indeed;
16 my inmost being will rejoicewhen your lips speak what is right.Saying 15
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners,but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.