²⁴ The one who will not use the rod hates his son,^(A)
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.^(B)

¹⁸ Discipline your son while there is hope;
don’t set your heart on being the cause of his death.^[a](A)

¹⁵ Foolishness is bound to the heart of a youth;
a rod of discipline will separate it from him.^(A)