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He who makes too much of his son will bind up his wounds. His heart will be troubled at every cry.
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Verse 7. Wounds. To which he has exposed himself for his child’s welfare, (2 Corinthians 12:15. Raban.) or if he neglect correction, he will have to bewail the wounds which his son’s imprudence shall occasion. Syr. Vat. Greek Comp. “He who rubs, (Rom. edit.) cherishes his son,” and so forth Calmet.—The eldest brother must take care of the rest, so as even to expose himself to danger. Worthington.
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