My child, do not go down their way, withhold yourself from their path;

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

People will curse the one who withholds grain, but they will praise the one who sells it.

Two things I ask from you; do not refuse me before I die:

Do not withhold discipline from a child; even if you strike him with the rod, he will not die.