Sirach 30:1
King James VersionSource notes
“He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end.”
Context
1He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end.
2He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance.
3He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him.
4Though his father die, yet he is as though he were not dead: for he hath left one behind him that is like himself.