Ephesians 6:4

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Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
You fathers, don’t provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532}, ye fathers{G3962}, provoke{G3949} not{G3361} your{G5216} children{G5043} to wrath{G3949}{(G5720)}: but{G235} bring{G1625} them{G846} up{G1625}{(G5720)} in{G1722} the nurture{G3809} and{G2532} admonition{G3559} of the Lord{G2962}.
Strong's King James
(4) And fathers, don't provoke your children to anger but rather nourish them in the discipline and instruction of אָדוֹן Adonai-Lord. 
The F.O.G
[4] Parents, particularly fathers, don't provoke your children to anger through harsh or unreasonable demands. Instead, nurture them like a master gardener, carefully cultivating them with יהוה's training and instruction.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And the fathers! provoke not your children, but nourish them in the instruction and admonition of the Lord.
Young's Literal Translation

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