6. For he left behind himself a defender of his house against his enemies, and someone who will repay his friends with kindness.
7. For the sake of the souls of his sons, he will bind up his wounds, and at every voice, his gut will be stirred up.
8. An untamed horse becomes stubborn, and a child left to himself becomes headstrong.
9. Coddle a son, and he will make you afraid. Play with him, and he will make you sorrowful.
10. You should not laugh with him; otherwise you may have grief, and in the end, your teeth be clenched.
11. You should not give him power in his youth, but you should not despise his thoughts.
12. Bow down his neck in his youth, and slap his sides while he is a child, lest perhaps he may become stubborn, and then he will not trust you, and so he will bring sorrow to your soul.
13. Instruct your son, and work with him, lest you give offense by his shameful behavior.