Whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth. Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.