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Keepers at Home-Train up a Child

Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Deuteronomy 6:7  And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Diligently means in a way that shows care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Deuteronomy 11:19 And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. 

Chasteneth means to punish (in order to bring about improvement in behavior, attitude, etc.); to restrain, moderate.

Proverbs 19:18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

Ecclesiasticus 30:1 He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end. have joy of him in the end.He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end. have joy of him in the end.

Oft is an archaic or literary form of often, regular or frequently.

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. 5While he lived, he saw and rejoiced in him: and when he died, he was not sorrowful. 6He left behind him an avenger against his enemies, and one that shall requite kindness to his friends. 7He that maketh too much of his son shall bind up his wounds; and his bowels will be troubled at every cry. 8An horse not broken becometh headstrong: and a child left to himself will be wilful. 9Cocker thy child, and he shall make thee afraid: play with him, and he will bring thee to heaviness. 10Laugh not with him, lest thou have sorrow with him, and lest thou gnash thy teeth in the end. 11Give him no liberty in his youth, and wink not at his follies. 12Bow down his neck while he is young, and beat him on the sides while he is a child, lest he wax stubborn, and be disobedient unto thee, and so bring sorrow to thine heart. 13Chastise thy son, and hold him to labour, lest his lewd behaviour be an offence unto thee.

Ecclesiasticus 26:10-12 If thy daughter be shameless, keep her in straitly, lest she abuse herself through overmuch liberty. 11Watch over an impudent eye: and marvel not if she trespass against thee. 12She will open her mouth, as a thirsty traveller when he hath found a fountain, and drink of every water near her: by every hedge will she sit down, and open her quiver against every arrow.

Liberty is the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want: For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs. 

Ecclesiasticus 7:23-24 Hast thou children? instruct them, and bow down their neck from their youth. 24Hast thou daughters? have a care of their body, and shew not thyself cheerful toward them.

Instruct means to tell or order someone to do something, especially in a formal or official way. 

Ecclesiasticus 16:1-3 Desire not a multitude of unprofitable children, neither delight in ungodly sons. 2Though they multiply, rejoice not in them, except the fear of the Lord be with them. 3Trust not thou in their life, neither respect their multitude: for one that is just is better than a thousand; and better it is to die without children, than to have them that are ungodly.

Proverbs 23:13-14 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. 14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

Withhold means suppress or hold back (an emotion or reaction). 

Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Proverbs 29:17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

Spareth means  to save or withhold from any particular use or occupation.

Proverbs 22:15 Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.

Obey means to submit to the authority of (someone) or comply with (a law).  

Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.


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