Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.

The one who will not use the rod hates his son,
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.

The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,
but the lips of the wise protect them.

The one who sows injustice will reap disaster,
and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

Foolishness is tangled up in the heart of a youth;
the rod of discipline will drive it away from him.

Don’t withhold discipline from a youth;
if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.

Strike him with a rod,
and you will rescue his life from Sheol.

A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
and a rod for the backs of fools.

A rod of correction imparts wisdom,
but a youth left to himself
is a disgrace to his mother.