He loosens the bonds of kings and binds a loincloth around their waist.

When I hear a reproof that dishonors me, then my understanding prompts me to answer.

For you hate instruction and reject my words.

To receive moral instruction in skillful living, in righteousness, justice, and equity.

Listen to my instruction so that you may be wise, and do not neglect it.

Those who revolt are knee-deep in slaughter, but I will discipline them all.

Listen, my child, to the instruction from your father, and do not forsake the teaching from your mother.

My child, do not despise discipline from the Lord, and do not loathe his rebuke.

Listen, children, to a father’s instruction, and pay attention so that you may gain discernment.

And you will say, “How I hated discipline! My heart spurned reproof!

He will die because there was no discipline; because of the greatness of his folly he will reel.

The one who heeds instruction is on the way to life, but the one who rejects rebuke goes astray.

The one who loves discipline loves knowledge, but the one who hates reproof is stupid.

A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

The one who neglects discipline ends up in poverty and shame, but the one who accepts reproof is honored.

The one who spares his rod hates his child, but the one who loves his child is diligent in disciplining him.

A fool rejects his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds reproof shows good sense.

Severe discipline is for the one who abandons the way; the one who hates reproof will die.

The one who refuses correction despises himself, but whoever hears reproof acquires understanding.

The fear of the Lord provides wise instruction, and before honor comes humility.