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24 Those who spare the rod hate their children,
    but those who love them are diligent to discipline them.(A)

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24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)

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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you rest;
    they will give delight to your heart.(A)

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17 Discipline your children, and they will give you peace;
    they will bring you the delights you desire.(A)

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of profit from dealing with merchants
    and of frequent disciplining of children
    and of drawing blood from the back of a wicked slave.(A)

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'Sirach 42:5' not found for the version: New International Version.