Proverbs 23:11-18 New Living Translation (NLT)

11. For their Redeemer is strong;he himself will bring their charges against you.

12. Commit yourself to instruction;listen carefully to words of knowledge.

13. Don’t fail to discipline your children.The rod of punishment won’t kill them.

14. Physical disciplinemay well save them from death.

15. My child, if your heart is wise,my own heart will rejoice!

16. Everything in me will celebratewhen you speak what is right.

17. Don’t envy sinners,but always continue to fear the lord.

18. You will be rewarded for this;your hope will not be disappointed.

Proverbs 23