Whoso loveth his son chasteneth him often, that he may rejoice in his latter end.

He that disciplineth his son shall reap profit thereby, and shall glory of him among his acquaintances.

He that teacheth his son will stir up his enemy to envy him, and will rejoice in him before his friends.

Though his father die, yet is he as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.

In his life he saw, and rejoiced; and when he died, he was not sorrowful.

He hath left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that rendereth kindness to his friends.

He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds; and at every cry his bowels shall be troubled.

A horse not broken becometh unmanageable: and a son left to himself proveth unruly.

Cocker thy child, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he shall bring thee sorrow.

Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end.

Give him no authority in his youth, and wink not at his follies.

Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee, and bring sorrow to thy heart.

Chastise thy son, and take pains with him, lest he fall into that which may shame thee.

Better is a poor man that is healthy and strong of constitution, than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.

Health and good constitution are better than all gold, and a strong body than immense wealth.

There is no riches above a sound body, and no joy above the joy of the heart.

Death is better than a bitter life or continual sickness.

Good things poured upon a mouth that is shut, are as dishes of meat set upon a grave.

What good do offerings do to an idol? for it neither eateth nor smelleth.

So is he that is afflicted by the Lord, and receiveth his due for his iniquities.

He seeth with his eyes, and groaneth, as a eunuch embracing a virgin, and sighing.

Give not over thy mind to heaviness, and afflict not thyself with thy own thoughts.

The gladness of the heart is the life of man, and the joy of a man prolongeth his days.

Love thy soul, and cheer thy heart, and cast sorrow far from thee.

For sorrow hath slain many, and there is no profit therein.

Envy and wrath shorten the days, and heaviness bringeth old age before the time.

A cheerful and good heart is continually in feasting, for a well-prepared meal is ever present for him.