For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.

Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.