Do not withhold the rod from your son when it is due. Surely he will not die from it... He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently... Discipline him while there is hope, if you do not wish to see his destruction... A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother... Correct him and he will give you rest; Yes, he will give delight to your soul... (Proverbs 23:13; Proverbs 13:24; Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 29:15; Proverbs 29:17)