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

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

A wise child brings joy to his father, but a foolish person despises his mother.

A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

My child, if your heart is wise, then my heart also will be glad;

Listen, my child, and be wise, and guide your heart on the right way.

Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes observe my ways;

Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so that I may answer anyone who taunts me.

The one who keeps the law is a discerning child, but a companion of gluttons brings shame to his parents.

Open your mouth on behalf of those unable to speak, for the legal rights of all the dying.

This is a message about Babylon that God revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz:

“At that time I will summon my servant Eliakim, son of Hilkiah.

But approach, you sons of omen readers, you offspring of adulteresses and prostitutes!

“Foreigners will take care of your sheep; foreigners will work in your fields and vineyards.

all the people of Edom, Moab, Ammon;

Indeed, there is hope for your posterity. Your children will return to their own territory. I, the Lord, affirm it!

All the officials sent Jehudi, who was the son of Nethaniah and the grandson of Cushi, to Baruch. They ordered him to tell Baruch, “Come here and bring with you the scroll you read in the hearing of the people.” So Baruch son of Neriah went to them, carrying the scroll in his hand.

For he is not predisposed to afflict or to grieve people.