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Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, flourishing within your home. Your children will be like vigorous young olive trees as they sit around your table.

Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power.

For he has strengthened the bars of your gates and blessed your children within your walls.

young men and young women, old men and children.

My children, listen when your father corrects you. Pay attention and learn good judgment,

"And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful.

Evil people will surely be punished, but the children of the godly will go free.

Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.

Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.

Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother.

A wise servant will rule over the master's disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master's children.

Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.

Foolish children bring grief to their father and bitterness to the one who gave them birth.

Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.

Children who mistreat their father or chase away their mother are an embarrassment and a public disgrace.

The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.

Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.

Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.

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

The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise.