- *ḥôśēk*
- verb, qal participle, masculine singular - withholding/sparing
- *šibṭô*
- noun, masculine singular + 3rd masculine singular suffix - his rod
- *śônēʾ*
- verb, qal participle, masculine singular - hating/is one who hates
- *bənô*
- noun, masculine singular + 3rd masculine singular suffix - his son
- *wə-*
- conjunction - but
- *ʾōhăbô*
- verb, qal participle, masculine singular + 3rd masculine singular suffix - loving him
- *šiḥărô*
- verb, piel perfect, 3rd masculine singular + 3rd masculine singular suffix - seeks him early/diligently
- *mûsār*
- noun, masculine singular - discipline/instruction