CHAP. XXX.
1 Of the correction of children. 14 Of the commoditie of health. 17 Death is better then a sorowful life. 22 Of the ioye and sorow of 〈◊〉〈◊〉 heart,
1 HE that loueth his sonne, * causeth him* 1.1 oft to fele the rodde, that he may haue ioye of him in the end.
2 He that chastiseth his sonne, shal haue ioy in him, and shal reioyce of him among his ac∣quaintance.
3 He that* teacheth his sonne, griueth the* 1.2 enemie, and before his friends he shal reioy∣ce of him.
4 Thogh his father dye, yet is he as thogh he were not dead: for he hathe left one behinde him that is like him.
5 In his life he sawe him, and had ioye in him, and was not 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in his death, [nether was he ashamed before his enemies.]
6 He left behinde him an aduenger against his enemies, and one that shulde shewe fauour vnto his friends.
7 He that flattereth his sonne, bindeth vp his woundes, and his heart is grieued at euerie crye.
8 And 〈◊〉〈◊〉 horse wil be stubburne, and a wanto n childe wil be wilful.
9 If thou bring vp thy sonne delicately, he shal make thee afraide: & if thou playe with him, he shal bring thee to heauines.
10 Laugh not with him, lest thou be sorie with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end.
11 *Giue him no libertie in his youth, and win∣ke* 1.3 not at his folie.
12 Bowe downe his necke while he is yong, &